The evolution and implementation of a PICU standard nursing care plan. A nursing process

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Nursing
• Critical Care Medicine
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Nursing care plans are foundational to patient-centered care.
• Standardized care plans can improve efficiency and consistency in critical care settings.
• The need for a tailored, user-friendly pediatric critical care plan was identified.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of a pediatric critical care standard nursing care plan.
• To create a user-friendly and effective tool for nursing staff.
• To enhance the quality of care provided in a pediatric intensive care unit.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative description of the plan's evolution.
• Focus on user feedback and iterative refinement.
• Implementation within a pediatric hospital intensive care unit.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive pediatric critical care standard nursing care plan was successfully developed.
• The plan was designed to be user-friendly and facilitate efficient care delivery.
• Implementation aimed to standardize and improve nursing interventions.

Conclusions:

• The developed nursing care plan serves as a valuable tool for pediatric critical care.
• Standardization through care plans can positively impact nursing practice and patient outcomes.
• User-centered design is crucial for the successful adoption of clinical tools.