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Christina Maragh¹, Carmen Caicedo

¹Christina Maragh is an orthopedic population health nurse at Holy Cross Medical in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Carmen Caicedo is an associate professor of undergraduate nursing at Florida Internal National University's Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) offers vital support for families managing children with special healthcare needs. This service provides essential resources and care, improving quality of life for both children and their caregivers.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Healthcare
Family Support Services
Special Needs Care

Background:

Families with children requiring special healthcare needs often face significant challenges.
Access to appropriate support services is crucial for managing complex pediatric conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To raise awareness among healthcare professionals about Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC).
To highlight the benefits and availability of PPEC services for pediatric patients with special needs.

Main Methods:

This is a conceptual article, not a research study.
Information is synthesized from existing knowledge on pediatric extended care.

Main Results:

PPEC services are a critical resource for families.
Healthcare professionals play a key role in connecting families to PPEC.

Conclusions:

Increased awareness of PPEC can improve patient care and family well-being.
Healthcare providers should consider PPEC as a valuable option for eligible pediatric patients.