Student voice - Questioning others as a child's advocate.
1Fourth year of a children's and general integrated BSc nursing degree, Trinity College Dublin.
Nursing Children and Young People
|October 8, 2014
Summary
A pediatric patient experienced distress during an invasive procedure. The assisting staff member intervened, advocating for a break to alleviate the child's discomfort.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Health Procedures
Background:
- Invasive procedures in children can cause significant distress.
- Effective communication and patient advocacy are crucial in pediatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of recognizing and responding to pediatric patient distress during medical interventions.
- To emphasize the role of healthcare professionals in advocating for patient comfort and well-being.
Main Methods:
- Observational case report of a pediatric patient undergoing an invasive procedure.
- Intervention by an assisting staff member to address patient distress.
Main Results:
- The child exhibited distress during the procedure.
- The intervention led to a pause in the procedure, allowing the child a break.
Conclusions:
- Prompt recognition of patient distress is vital in pediatric invasive procedures.
- Healthcare professionals should advocate for patient comfort, even if it means pausing procedures.
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