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The Impact of a Family-Friendly Hospital: A Patient Perspective

Dorte Buchwald1, Ditte Buchwald2, Dorte Melgaard3,4,5

  • 1Palliative Care Team, North Denmark Regional Hospital, Hjoerring, Denmark.

HERD
|September 26, 2023
PubMed

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Family-friendly hospital rooms enhance comfort for children visiting seriously ill parents. These rooms support family bonding and well-being during difficult times, improving the end-of-life experience.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Family-Centered Hospital Design
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • Hospitalization of a critically ill parent poses risks to family well-being.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of family-friendly hospital rooms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the experiences of parents with young children (0-18 years) in family-friendly hospital rooms.
  • To understand how family-friendly furnishings affect seriously ill parents and their families.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study was conducted from September 2012 to September 2015.
  • Seriously ill patients with children were offered family-friendly rooms at North Denmark Regional Hospital.
  • Interviews were conducted with parents regarding the impact of the room on themselves, their children, and family dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Three key themes emerged: ease of visiting, maintenance of family functions/relationships, and accommodation for both children and adults.
  • Family-friendly rooms facilitated a more comfortable visiting experience for children.
  • The environment supported the continuation of family roles and connections.

Conclusions:

  • Family-friendly hospital rooms improve the comfort of children visiting hospitalized parents.
  • These spaces are a practical approach to enhancing the final stages of a dying parent's life.
  • Implementing family-centered design in hospitals is crucial for end-of-life care.
Abstract

Keywords:
childrendesignend of lifefamilypalliationpatient-/person-centered care

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