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The ventilator-assisted child: a case for empowerment
Pediatric Nursing
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Empowering families is a key nursing intervention for children requiring ventilator assistance. This approach maximizes family strengths and improves overall functioning, recognizing families as a vital resource.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Family Health
Background:
- Children requiring long-term ventilator assistance depend heavily on their families.
- Family involvement is crucial for the well-being and care of these children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of families in the care of ventilator-assisted children.
- To emphasize nursing interventions focused on enabling and empowering families.
Main Methods:
- This study is a conceptual analysis and synthesis of existing literature.
- It focuses on the nursing role in supporting families of ventilator-assisted children.
Main Results:
- Families are identified as the primary and most valuable resource for ventilator-assisted children.
- Nursing interventions aimed at enabling and empowering families enhance their strengths and functioning.
Conclusions:
- Effective nursing care for ventilator-assisted children must include strategies to empower their families.
- Recognizing and maximizing family strengths is essential for optimal child and family outcomes.