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Parents' Experience During a Child's Resuscitation: Getting Through It
1University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, Iowa United States of America; University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa United States of America.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|May 4, 2019
Summary
Parents want to be present and informed during their child's hospital resuscitation. Real-time clinical information and staff connection are crucial for navigating this chaotic, emotional experience.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric critical care
- Parental experience in healthcare
- Qualitative research methods
Background:
- Childhood resuscitation is a critical event.
- Parental presence during pediatric resuscitation is increasingly common.
- Understanding parental experiences is vital for improving care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and understand the lived experiences of parents whose children underwent resuscitation in a hospital setting.
- To identify key themes and factors influencing parental perceptions during pediatric resuscitation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Conducted in a 280-bed children's hospital.
- Semi-structured interviews with parents (1-12 months post-event) followed by thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: "Overwhelming chaos," "Getting through it," "Cognitive presence," and "Joy mixed with heartache."
- Parents described intense stress but also coping mechanisms and a need for understanding.
- Key factors included the need for presence, real-time information, and staff investment.
Conclusions:
- Parents desire presence and information during pediatric resuscitation, despite the chaos.
- Real-time clinical updates and perceived staff investment significantly impact parental experience.
- Healthcare providers should facilitate parental presence, provide clear information, and foster personal connections.