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Extending the parental role. Involving parents in paediatric care
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|September 1, 1992
Insights
Most hospitalized children want their parents present. Care by parent units, supported by nurses, facilitate this parental role during hospitalization.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Hospital Care Models
Background:
- Children in hospitals often express a preference for parental presence.
- Traditional hospital settings may limit parental involvement in care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the benefits of parent-inclusive care models in pediatric settings.
- To highlight the role of nurses in supporting parental care.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on parent-by-child hospital units.
- Analysis of parent and nurse perspectives on care by parent units.
Main Results:
- Parental presence is a key factor in children's hospital experience.
- Care by parent units are effective in enabling parental involvement.
- Paediatric nurses play a crucial supportive role in these units.
Conclusions:
- Implementing care by parent units improves the hospital experience for children.
- Supportive nursing care is essential for successful parent-by-child hospital models.
Abstract:
Most children admitted to hospital would prefer to be cared for by their parents. Care by parent units enable parents to fulfil this role with the encouragement and support of paediatric nurses.