Parental presence in the implementation of atraumatic care during children's hospitalization

Alvionita Handayani1, Novy Helena Catharina Daulima1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia.

Pediatric Reports
|September 9, 2020
PubMed

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Parental presence is crucial for children hospitalized, aiding their coping and psychological needs. Supporting parents

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Child Psychology
  • Healthcare Adaptation

Background:

  • Hospitalization presents significant challenges for children, including separation from parents.
  • Parental separation can lead to anxiety and trauma during and after hospitalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences and needs of children during hospitalization.
  • To understand the role of parental presence in mitigating hospitalization's negative effects.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive phenomenology approach.
  • Conducted in a Child Care Room with 11 child participants.
  • Data analyzed using Creswell thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Nurses support parental presence during pediatric hospitalization.
  • Parental presence serves as a primary coping mechanism for children.
  • Parents are vital in meeting children's psychological needs during hospitalization.

Conclusions:

  • Parental presence is essential for children's emotional well-being and adaptation in hospital settings.
  • Healthcare providers should facilitate and encourage parental involvement for better child outcomes.

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