Case management in inpatient pediatric nursing

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Healthcare Management
• Family Medicine

Background:

• Effective transition and continuity of care are critical for children with complex health needs.
• Family-centered care models emphasize involving families in care planning and decision-making.
• Hospital-based case management can facilitate smoother transitions to home-based healthcare services.

Observation:

• A case study of a child with complex, chronic, and expensive healthcare needs was examined.
• The family actively participated in the care management process.
• Hospital-based case management was utilized to coordinate care.

Findings:

• A family-centered hospital care approach successfully prepared the child and family for transition.
• Coordinated case management ensured continuity of quality care at home.
• The model demonstrated feasibility for complex pediatric cases.

Implications:

• Family-centered hospital care is a viable strategy for improving pediatric transition and continuity.
• Case management plays a crucial role in supporting families with medically complex children.
• This model can inform healthcare policies and practices for pediatric chronic care management.