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Observed parental needs during their child's hospitalization

Inger Hallström1, Ingrid Runesson, Gunnel Elander

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|May 25, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Parents hospitalized with their child have significant needs, primarily for security and helping their child feel secure. Understanding these parental needs is crucial for supportive pediatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Parental Support
  • Child Health Psychology

Background:

  • Hospitalization disrupts the familiar environment for parents.
  • The parental role undergoes significant changes during a child's hospitalization.
  • Understanding parental needs is essential for effective care in pediatric settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and characterize the diverse needs of parents whose children are hospitalized.
  • To identify key themes related to parental experiences during pediatric hospitalization.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study involving 35 parents of 24 children in a Swedish pediatric department.
  • Analysis of field notes using manifest and latent coding techniques.
  • Qualitative thematic analysis to identify parental needs.

Main Results:

  • Nine distinct themes of parental needs were identified.
  • Prominent needs included security for themselves and mediating security for the child.
  • Other identified needs encompassed communication, control, staff interaction, parental competence, family well-being, relief, and personal needs.

Conclusions:

  • Parental needs during pediatric hospitalization are multifaceted.
  • Prioritizing parental security and their role in providing security to the child is paramount.
  • Healthcare providers should address these identified needs to improve the family's hospital experience.

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