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Supporting children with complex health needs

J Hewitt-Taylor1

  • 1School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University. jhtaylor@bournemouth.ac.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|February 24, 2010
PubMed

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Nurses play a vital role in supporting children with complex health needs. This article explores how nurses can enhance communication, socialisation, play, and education for these children, promoting inclusion.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Child Health
  • Healthcare for Children with Special Needs

Background:

  • The number of children with complex and continuing health needs is rising.
  • Caring for these children demands advanced medical and technical skills from nurses.
  • Ensuring these children have opportunities comparable to their peers is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore strategies for nurses supporting children with complex health needs.
  • To identify ways nurses can facilitate communication, play, socialisation, and education for these children.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a review and exploration of current nursing practices.
  • It synthesizes knowledge on supporting children with complex health needs.

Main Results:

  • Nurses can significantly impact a child's quality of life by focusing on holistic care.
  • Specific interventions can improve communication, engagement in play, social interaction, and educational access.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses are key in enabling children with complex health needs to participate fully in life.
  • A focus on communication, play, socialisation, and education is essential for these children's well-being and inclusion.

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