[The place of the parents in hospital, constructing the partnership]

Myriam Blidi1

  • 1Association Sparadrap, 48 rue de la Plaine, 75020 Paris, France.

Insights

Parents are increasingly recognized as partners in pediatric care, aiding in pain management and child support during hospitalization. Continued efforts are vital to sustain this positive trend of parental presence in children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Family-centered care

Background:

  • Paediatric units now welcome parents as partners in care.
  • Parental presence offers essential support for hospitalised children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the evolving role of parents in pediatric care.
  • To emphasize the importance of parental presence for child well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices in paediatric units.
  • Analysis of factors enabling parental presence (pain management, family associations, professional collaboration).

Main Results:

  • Improved pain management strategies facilitate parental presence.
  • Mobilisation of family associations and professionals are key drivers.
  • The positive trend of parental involvement is recent and requires ongoing support.

Conclusions:

  • Parental partnership in paediatric care is a valuable, albeit fragile, development.
  • Sustained initiatives are necessary to maintain and strengthen parental presence in hospitals.

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