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Developing an information leaflet for children having planned procedures in hospital
1Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire, and Children's Nursing Research Unit, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool.
Nursing Children and Young People
|February 7, 2017
Summary
Preparing children for medical procedures reduces anxiety and improves their experience. This study developed an evidence-based information leaflet for supporting children through clinical procedures, incorporating parent and professional feedback.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare
- Patient education
- Clinical procedure support
Background:
- Children experience anxiety regarding planned clinical procedures.
- Adequate preparation and support enhance children's procedural experiences.
- Existing information resources may be insufficient or inaccessible.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an evidence-based information leaflet for supporting children before, during, and after clinical procedures.
- To incorporate feedback from parents and healthcare professionals into the leaflet's content and format.
Main Methods:
- A five-phase development process was employed.
- This included a scoping review, parent and professional consultations, and feedback sessions.
- Consultations involved 50 parents and 134 professionals.
Main Results:
- The development process systematically integrated parent and professional input.
- Group work and structured feedback significantly influenced the leaflet's content and design.
- The final leaflet provides practical advice for supporting children.
Conclusions:
- Parent and professional collaboration is crucial for creating effective patient information.
- The developed leaflet offers a valuable resource for improving children's experiences with clinical procedures.
- This approach ensures the leaflet is relevant, accessible, and user-centered.
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