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[The emotions of caregivers in neonatal and paediatric intensive care]
Sandrine Birsan1, Julie Guichoux1, Marie-Pierre Rodriguez1
1Unité de réanimation néonatale et pédiatrique, Hôpital des enfants, CHU Bordeaux, Place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
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Area of Science:
- Neonatal and paediatric nursing
- Healthcare professional well-being
Background:
- Parental emotions are a key focus in neonatal and paediatric care.
- The emotional experiences of nursing staff are often overlooked.
- Staff emotions can influence the quality of patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of addressing nursing staff emotions in paediatric and neonatal units.
- To advocate for the integration of emotional support for healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of caregiver experiences.
- Exploration of the impact of staff emotions on patient care quality.
Main Results:
- Nursing teams' emotional experiences are critical but under-addressed.
- Acknowledging and processing staff emotions is vital for optimal care delivery.
Conclusions:
- Prioritizing the emotional well-being of nursing staff is essential for high-quality neonatal and paediatric care.
- Implementing group discussions and individual reflection can support healthcare professionals' emotional health.
Abstract:
When treating a child hospitalised in a neonatal or paediatric unit, the emotions of the child's parents are of particular concern for the caregivers. The emotional experience of the nursing teams, however, is rarely taken into account, despite it having an impact on the quality of the support. Group discussion and individual reflection around professionals' emotions is essential.
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