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Ethical aspects of children's perceptions of information-giving in care

Ana L Noreña Peña1, Juan G Rojas

  • 1University of Alicante, Spain.

Nursing Ethics
|May 25, 2013
PubMed

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This study explored how nurses communicate with hospitalized children (8-14 years) about their health. Key findings highlight the importance of nursing staff behavior and children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Child Health Communication
  • Patient Rights in Healthcare

Background:

  • Effective information exchange is crucial for hospitalized children's well-being and adaptation.
  • Understanding children's perspectives on healthcare communication is vital for ethical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key aspects of information exchange between nurses and hospitalized children.
  • To determine how nurses communicate news and health information to pediatric patients.
  • To explore children's experiences and reactions to information provided by nursing staff.

Main Methods:

  • Critical incident technique applied to 30 children aged 8–14 years.
  • Data collection through participant observation and semi-structured interviews in pediatric units.
  • Qualitative analysis to identify key themes in nurse-child communication.

Main Results:

  • Three main categories emerged: children's reactions to information, nursing staff behavior's impact, and the overall communication experience.
  • Nursing staff behavior significantly influences the effectiveness of information exchange.
  • Children's consent and participation are essential for positive adaptation to hospitalization.

Conclusions:

  • Promoting children's consent and participation in nursing interventions is paramount.
  • Ensuring children's rights are respected enhances their well-being and hospital adaptation.
  • Improving nurse-child communication strategies can lead to better patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Nurses’ behaviourchild hospitalisationinformationnurse–patient relationsnursing ethicsprofessional ethics

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