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Factors associated with parents' levels of stress in pediatric wards

Spyridoula Tsironi1, George Koulierakis2

  • 11 Pediatric Hospital 'Aghia Sophia', Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Athens, Greece.

Journal of Child Health Care : for Professionals Working with Children in the Hospital and Community
|December 27, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Parental stress during a child's hospitalization is common. Reducing parental stress through better communication and involvement can improve satisfaction with pediatric healthcare services.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Parental Mental Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Child hospitalization significantly impacts parental well-being, often leading to increased stress and decreased satisfaction with healthcare.
  • Parental stress is a critical factor influencing the overall experience and perception of care quality during pediatric hospital stays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess parental stress levels in children's hospitalization.
  • To evaluate the relationship between parental stress and satisfaction with healthcare.
  • To identify key predictors of high stress levels among parents of hospitalized children.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 352 parents of hospitalized children in two pediatric hospitals.
  • Utilized the Perceived Stress Scale to measure parental stress.
  • Employed the Pyramid Questionnaire to assess parents' overall satisfaction with care.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported mild to moderate stress levels, with lower stress correlating to higher satisfaction.
  • Predictors of high parental stress included single-parent status, lower educational attainment, prolonged hospitalization (>14 days), and frequent past hospital visits.
  • Specific parental needs, such as communication and involvement in care, were highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing parental needs like communication, information, and involvement is crucial for reducing stress.
  • Improving the quality of healthcare services and support systems can enhance parental satisfaction during pediatric hospitalizations.
  • Interventions targeting identified predictors can mitigate parental stress and improve healthcare experiences.

Keywords:
Hospitalizationparental stresspediatric nursessatisfaction

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