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Family-centred services within Accident and Emergency Departments

Polly Lee1

  • 1City University, Philpot Street, Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom. p.lee@city.ac.uk

International Emergency Nursing
|July 17, 2008
PubMed

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Family-centered care, crucial for unwell children, needs broader application across all child health services. This review clarifies its nuances and essential nursing skills for enhanced family support.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Nursing education
  • Family support services

Background:

  • Family-centered care (FCC) is well-established in pediatric nursing curricula.
  • Recent policies advocate for FCC implementation across all child health services.
  • Distinguishing FCC from 'family-friendly' care is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the concept of family-centered care in pediatric settings.
  • To explore the necessary skills for emergency department (ED) nurses working with children and families.
  • To encourage a re-evaluation of existing child and family services.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis.
  • Examination of policy documents advocating for FCC.
  • Skills assessment for ED nurses in family-centered practice.

Main Results:

  • FCC principles require broader integration beyond nursing.
  • Clear differentiation between family-centered and family-friendly care is identified.
  • Specific nursing skills are crucial for effective family-centered care delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Rethinking service delivery is vital for optimal child and family experiences.
  • Enhanced understanding of FCC can improve healthcare quality.
  • All ED nurses require specific skills to support children and their families effectively.

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