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Family-centered care in the pediatric intensive care unit
Kathleen L Meert1, Jeff Clark, Susan Eggly
1Department of Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. kmeert@med.wayne.edu
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|May 4, 2013
Summary
Patient-centered and family-centered care (PFCC) respects patient and family needs. Evidence shows PFCC benefits patients, families, and healthcare staff in pediatric intensive care units.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) care
- Healthcare delivery models
- Family-centered medicine
Background:
- Patient-centered and family-centered care (PFCC) is widely endorsed by healthcare organizations.
- PFCC is defined as care respectful of patient and family preferences, needs, and values.
- PFCC implementation in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is a growing area of research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing research on patient-centered and family-centered care (PFCC) in the pediatric intensive care unit.
- To identify key areas of PFCC research and their implications for clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on PFCC in pediatric intensive care units.
- Analysis of research focusing on four key areas: family visitation, family-centered rounding, family presence during procedures/resuscitation, and family conferences.
Main Results:
- Research on PFCC in PICUs has concentrated on family visitation, rounding, presence during procedures, and conferences.
- Evidence suggests PFCC positively impacts patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Challenges to PFCC implementation exist but are outweighed by its benefits.
Conclusions:
- Patient-centered and family-centered care (PFCC) is a valuable approach in the pediatric intensive care unit.
- Implementing PFCC yields significant benefits for patients, families, and staff.
- Further research and implementation efforts are warranted to overcome challenges and maximize PFCC benefits.
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