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Making family-centered care a reality
1Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN, USA.
Seminars for Nurse Managers
|May 28, 2002
Summary
Family-centered care involves partnering with families in a child
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare
- Hospital administration
Background:
- Family-centered care is a philosophy that views families as partners in a child's healthcare.
- Implementing this approach requires a shift in hospital environments and practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a children's hospital's experience implementing family-centered care.
- To highlight the accomplishments and challenges encountered during this transition.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative report detailing a hospital's journey.
- Focus on the practical application and outcomes of family-centered care.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of family-centered care principles.
- Identification of key achievements and obstacles in the process.
Conclusions:
- Family-centered care can improve clinical outcomes.
- The philosophy is adaptable to both pediatric and adult healthcare settings.