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Pilot study of a tool to investigate perceptions of family-centered care in different care settings

Linda Shields1, Ann Tanner

  • 1Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland.

Pediatric Nursing
|August 18, 2004
PubMed

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A new tool effectively measures family-centered care (FCC) perceptions between parents and staff across diverse pediatric settings. Further research is needed due to small sample sizes limiting broad conclusions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare Research
  • Health Services Evaluation
  • Patient Experience Measurement

Background:

  • Family-centered care (FCC) is a cornerstone in pediatrics.
  • Its application across diverse pediatric settings remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop and pilot a tool to compare parent and staff perceptions of FCC.
  • Assess FCC across various pediatric care contexts in Australia.

Main Methods:

  • Tool development based on existing FCC questionnaires.
  • Rigorous validity and reliability testing.
  • Trialed with 10 parents and 10 staff in each care area.

Main Results:

  • The developed tool effectively captured valid, analyzable data.
  • Initial data analysis revealed significant findings.
  • Small sample sizes limited the scope of conclusions.

Conclusions:

  • The tool is a promising instrument for assessing FCC perceptions.
  • Further validation with larger samples is recommended.
  • Understanding FCC variations across settings requires more extensive study.
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