An ecological framework for crisis intervention

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Nursing Education
• Human Ecology

Background:

• Institutional settings present unique challenges for child welfare.
• Baccalaureate nursing students require practical experience in crisis intervention.
• Understanding a child's environment is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the benefits of institutional work for nursing students.
• To examine the application of the human ecological approach in pediatric nursing.
• To enhance student learning objectives through crisis intervention with children.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of student experiences in institutional settings.
• Application of the human ecological framework to understand child's distress.
• Focus on the interplay between internal and external environmental factors.

Main Results:

• Institutional experiences facilitate achievement of nursing learning objectives.
• Students effectively assist children experiencing crises.
• The human ecological approach deepens the understanding of a child's psychic pain.

Conclusions:

• Working with institutionalized children meets key nursing education goals.
• The human ecological approach provides a comprehensive framework for supporting children in crisis.
• This experience benefits both the student nurse and the child.