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Planning an outing from hospital for ventilator-dependent children
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Southern California Medical School, Downey.
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|October 1, 1992
Summary
Discharge planning for ventilator-dependent children includes hospital-based community outings. This preparation aids medical safety and family adjustment to life outside the hospital.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Child Health
Background:
- Home care for ventilator-dependent children is common.
- Successful home transition requires comprehensive pre-discharge planning.
- Early community integration is crucial for adjustment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the planning and goals of an inpatient community outing for ventilator-dependent children.
- To assess the feasibility of integrating community activities into hospital-based rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of nine ventilator-dependent children participated in an inpatient outing.
- The outing was part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
- Detailed planning and goal setting for the outing were documented.
Main Results:
- The study describes the planning process for taking ventilator-dependent children to Disneyland.
- The outing aimed to prepare children and families for community life.
- Specific goals related to medical safety and social adjustment were outlined.
Conclusions:
- Inpatient community outings can be a component of rehabilitation for ventilator-dependent children.
- Such activities support the transition to home and community life.
- Careful planning is essential for the success of these outings.