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Paediatrics: developing family information leaflets

A Glasper, D Burge

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |March 11, 1992
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study provides guidance on creating patient information leaflets for pediatric units. Implementing these family information leaflets improves quality standards in pediatric care.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Healthcare
    • Patient Communication
    • Quality Improvement

    Background:

    • Effective communication is crucial for families of children in pediatric units.
    • Standardized information can alleviate parental anxiety and improve understanding.
    • Quality standards in pediatric care necessitate clear and accessible family resources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To offer guidance on preparing effective information leaflets for families of pediatric patients.
    • To describe the successful implementation of an information leaflet scheme.
    • To highlight the role of family information leaflets in quality standards.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a comprehensive information leaflet template.
    • Pilot implementation and feedback collection at a university hospital.
    • Evaluation of the scheme's impact on family preparedness and unit quality.

    Main Results:

    • Successful implementation of family information leaflets at University Hospital, Southampton.
    • Positive reception and perceived utility of the leaflets by families.
    • Demonstrated contribution of the leaflet scheme to overall quality standards.

    Conclusions:

    • Family information leaflets are a valuable tool in pediatric units.
    • The successful implementation demonstrates a replicable model for other institutions.
    • Developing such resources is integral to enhancing the quality of pediatric patient care.

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