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Marie Estrade1, Mélanie Tessier-Levêque2, Pascale Wanquet-Thibault3

  • 1Service de Néonatalogie, Hôpital Sud Francilien, 116 boulevard Jean-Jaurès, 91106 Corbeil-Essonnes cedex, France.

Soins. Pediatrie, Puericulture
|September 25, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric restraint during emergency care is traumatic for children, parents, and caregivers. This study reflects on professional experiences with restraining children aged 2-4.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric emergency medicine
  • Child psychology
  • Healthcare ethics

Background:

  • Restraint is frequently employed in pediatric care for disoriented or struggling children.
  • The practice of restraint is often traumatic for the child, parents, and healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences of healthcare professionals using restraint with young children (2-4 years) in pediatric emergency settings.
  • To reflect on the sensitive nature and impact of restraint in pediatric care.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative reflection based on discussions with healthcare professionals.
  • Focus on professional exchanges regarding restraint use in pediatric emergency care.

Main Results:

  • Restraint in pediatric emergency care is a sensitive issue.
  • The practice is associated with significant distress for children, parents, and caregivers.

Conclusions:

  • Further reflection and discussion are needed regarding the use of restraint in pediatric emergency care.
  • Understanding the traumatic impact on all parties is crucial for improving care practices.

Keywords:
carecare-giverchildcontentionenfantpaediatric emergencyparentrestraintsoignantsoinurgence pédiatrique

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