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Parental presence during pediatric retrieval: the caregiver's perspective
Noemie Capucine Lefevre1, Lucie Jarrier1, Audrey Normand1
1Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care and Mobile Intensive Care Unit, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, Medical Center « Antoine Béclère », Clamart, France.
European Journal of Pediatrics
|January 8, 2021
Summary
Parents accompanied their critically ill children in nearly half of neonatal and pediatric retrievals. Healthcare teams reported neutral or positive experiences with parental presence during transport, despite some initial apprehension.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Critical Care
- Emergency Medical Services
- Family-Centered Care
Background:
- Family-centered care emphasizes family involvement in pediatric healthcare.
- Parents desire to be present with their critically ill children during medical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the frequency of parental presence during neonatal and pediatric retrieval.
- To evaluate the perceptions of retrieval team members regarding parental presence.
Main Methods:
- A 6-month prospective observational study of transport team ratings.
- A subsequent survey assessing general perceptions of parental presence.
- Analysis of 317 returned questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Parents were present in 47% of retrievals.
- Parental presence differed significantly between newborns and older children.
- 99% of transport experiences with parents present were rated neutral or positive.
Conclusions:
- Parental presence is common during retrieval and generally well-received by transport teams.
- Despite initial concerns, retrieval teams reported positive experiences with parental presence.
- Further integration of family-centered care principles in retrieval settings is supported.
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