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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Services Research

Background:

  • Emergency departments (EDs) face increasing pressure.
  • Paediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) offer a potential solution to manage paediatric care in EDs.
  • Understanding parental factors influencing PNP service utilization is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing parental decisions to utilize paediatric nurse practitioner services in emergency departments.
  • To explore parental perceptions and preferences regarding advanced practice nursing in paediatric emergency care.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with parents whose children received care in EDs.
  • Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring patterns and themes in parental responses.
  • Data collection focused on parental experiences, perceived benefits, and barriers to accessing PNP services.

Main Results:

  • Parental trust in healthcare providers emerged as a significant factor.
  • Clear communication regarding the PNP's role and scope of practice positively influenced utilization.
  • Accessibility and perceived quality of care were paramount for parental satisfaction and service acceptance.

Conclusions:

  • Parental trust, effective communication, and perceived quality of care are critical determinants for the successful integration and utilization of paediatric nurse practitioner services in emergency settings.
  • Healthcare systems should focus on enhancing communication strategies and ensuring high-quality, accessible care to optimize the use of PNPs.
  • Addressing parental concerns and building confidence in advanced practice providers can improve paediatric emergency care pathways.

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