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Discharge planning for children with heart disease
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Pediatric cardiovascular nurses empower parents to manage childhood heart disease at home. They provide crucial support for families, ensuring children thrive through comprehensive care and community resource utilization.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Cardiovascular Health
- Family Care
Background:
- Most children with heart conditions can be managed at home.
- Parental involvement is key to successful home-based care for pediatric cardiac patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential role of pediatric cardiovascular nurses in supporting families of children with heart disease.
- To highlight nursing interventions that facilitate home care and child development.
Main Methods:
- Assessment of family needs and resources.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary health teams.
- Family-centered planning, teaching, and supportive interventions.
- Evaluation of care effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Nurses effectively prepare parents for home care demands.
- Families receive support to cope with chronic conditions.
- Nursing interventions promote normal child growth and development.
- Smooth transition to home and community resource integration is facilitated.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric cardiovascular nurses are vital in enabling successful home management of childhood heart disease.
- Comprehensive nursing support ensures optimal outcomes for children and families.
- Effective nursing strategies enhance the use of community resources for ongoing care.