RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin·1999
Area of Science:
Pediatric Nursing
Healthcare Decision-Making
Professional Knowledge
Background:
Young people's involvement in healthcare decisions is crucial.
Children's nurses play a key role in facilitating this involvement.
Understanding nurses' perspectives on decision-making support is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
To explore how children's nurses perceive their role in facilitating decision-making for young people.
To identify the types of knowledge nurses believe are necessary for effective facilitation.
Main Methods:
A focus group discussion was conducted with eight children's nurses.
Eraut's six categories of professional knowledge were used as a framework.
Main Results:
Nurses emphasized the importance of involving young people in care decisions.
Nurses identified specific knowledge areas crucial for facilitating decision-making.
Key facilitating factors include understanding the individual and context, providing age-appropriate information, and considering ethical, legal, and professional dimensions.
Conclusions:
Children's nurses require specific knowledge to effectively support young people's decision-making.
A comprehensive understanding of the patient, context, and relevant professional domains empowers nurses in facilitating informed choices.