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When a child is hospitalized in a Covid-19 ward: An emotional roller coaster for parents

Michal Shteinbuk1, Anat Moskovich2, Vardit Shemesh-Mileguir3

  • 1Head Nurse, Pediatric Department B, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center Tel Hashomer, 5262000, Israel.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|December 14, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Parents experience a range of emotions, including anxiety, fear, and stress, when their children are hospitalized with COVID-19. Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in supporting these families during the challenging experience.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Infectious disease management
  • Parental mental health

Background:

  • COVID-19 in children is often mild, but severe cases require intensive care.
  • A dedicated pediatric COVID-19 ward was established in Israel in October 2020.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the emotional experiences of parents whose children were hospitalized in a pediatric COVID-19 ward.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 22 parents of hospitalized children.
  • The study focused on children aged 3 weeks to 18 years.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported anxiety and fear of the unknown upon recognizing their child's need for hospitalization.
  • Hospitalization evoked fear for the child's condition, parental stress, shame, boredom, and eventual acceptance.
  • Initial feelings of loneliness and loss of control evolved into confidence with healthcare staff support.

Conclusions:

  • Parental emotional responses to pediatric COVID-19 hospitalization are diverse and complex.
  • Healthcare professionals are vital in supporting parents and children, necessitating effective communication and involvement in care.
  • A national strategy for inpatient childcare during epidemics is recommended to mitigate parental and child distress.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenCovid-19EmotionParentPediatric

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