Nursing Interventions in Children Living Under Armed Conflict Situations and Quality of Life: A Scoping Review
Carlos Javier Avendaño-Vásquez1, Nadia Carolina Reina-Gamba2, Luis Antonio Daza-Castillo3
1Medicine Post-graduated program. (PPgMS), Federal University of Bahia, Brazil; Antonio Nariño University, Colombia.
Insights
Nursing interventions positively impact children's mental health in conflict zones, but research on quality of life effects is lacking. Further studies are needed to understand nursing's role in these vulnerable populations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Global Health
- Humanitarian Crises
Background:
- Over 30 million children are displaced, enslaved, trafficked, abused, and exploited in conflict zones globally.
- There is limited recognition of nursing interventions and their impact on the quality of life for children in conflict situations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe nursing interventions for children in armed conflict.
- To identify the impact of these interventions on Quality of Life.
- To explore research trends and associated concepts in nursing for children in conflict.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of electronic databases (Embase, MEDLINE, LILACS, BIREME, CINAHL, ProQuest) was conducted from June to November 2019.
- Eleven papers were included that described nursing interventions and their effects.
Main Results:
- Nursing interventions demonstrated positive effects on children's mental health and mortality rates.
- No studies were found that specifically reported the impact of nursing interventions on the quality of life.
- Current nursing research in this area primarily focuses on mental health.
Conclusions:
- Future research is essential to develop a comprehensive understanding of nursing interventions for children in armed conflict.
- Recognizing and framing current interventions will guide future research and practice for children in crisis situations.
Problem:
Today, one in four children in the world lives in an area of conflict or disaster, and more than 30 million have been displaced, enslaved or trafficked, abused, and exploited. However, there is little recognition of nursing interventions in this context and their impact on the quality of life.
Eligibility Criteria:
Studies that (1) Described nursing interventions in children under situations of armed conflict. (2) Identified the impact of the interventions in the Quality of Life. (3) identify research trends in the field by nursing professionals. (4) Summarized concepts associated and nursing interventions proposed in armed conflict to address this problem.
Sample:
From June to November 2019, electronic databases such as Embase, MEDLINE, LILACS, BIREME library, CINAHL, and ProQuest were accessed. Eleven papers were included in the review.
Results:
The studies described the positive effects of nursing interventions on mental health and mortality. No studies were found reporting the impact of the interventions on quality of life. The topics of significant research in nursing focus on mental health. Care practices based on leadership, health management, advocacy, and intermediation in public policies should be a matter of interest for nurses.
Conclusions:
Future research is required to generate a comprehensive and accurate understanding of the nursing interventions in children under armed conflict situations.
Implications:
Recognizing the applied interventions and proposing a frame of reference justifies present and future research to children's attention under armed conflict situations.
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