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Defining technology dependence in children and adolescents
1Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA rspratling@gsu.edu.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|March 14, 2014
Summary
Children and adolescents requiring technology need specific terminology. Current terms like "technology and complex care" highlight their unique needs, differentiating them from other chronically ill youth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Medical Terminology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Children and adolescents requiring technology represent a distinct patient population.
- Existing literature lacks standardized terminology for describing these young individuals.
- This ambiguity impacts research, clinical care, and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and identify current terms and definitions used for children and adolescents requiring technology.
- To analyze the consistency and specificity of terminology in the existing literature.
- To highlight gaps and inform the development of standardized descriptors.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted for primary research studies.
- Articles published between January 2000 and May 2012 were screened.
- Inclusion criteria focused on studies involving technology-dependent pediatric populations (birth to 18 years).
Main Results:
- A total of 400 articles were reviewed, with 26 meeting the inclusion criteria.
- Key terms identified include 'technology' and 'complex care'.
- The presence of technology consistently differentiates this group from children with chronic illnesses.
Conclusions:
- Current terminology for technology-dependent youth is inconsistent and lacks detail.
- Standardized and precise definitions are crucial for accurate identification and description.
- Further research is needed to establish a robust vocabulary for this population.
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