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The Perceived Informational Needs of Family Caregivers of Children Hospitalized in a Burn Department: A
Sima Yavari1, Maryam Vahidi2, Hossein Namdar Areshtanab1
1Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5138947977, Iran.
Insights
Family caregivers of children with burn injuries need clear information about the child's condition. The treatment team is the primary source for this crucial support, aiding recovery and reintegration.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Burn Care
- Family Support Systems
- Health Information Needs
Background:
- Children are highly susceptible to burn injuries, with family serving as their primary support.
- Addressing parental information needs is vital for a child's adaptation, recovery, and societal reintegration post-burn.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the perceived information needs of family caregivers for children hospitalized in burn units.
- To identify key information sources and preferred communication methods for these caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 200 family caregivers of pediatric burn patients in Tabriz, Iran.
- Data collected via questionnaires on demographics, information needs, resources, and acquisition methods.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive and inferential tests (Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman correlation).
Main Results:
- The most significant information need identified was related to the child's specific condition.
- Healthcare treatment teams were recognized as the most important source of information.
- Caregivers emphasized the need for information to be delivered comprehensively, understandably, honestly, and with dignity.
Conclusions:
- Understanding family caregivers' information needs is crucial for effective pediatric burn management.
- Findings support the development of targeted interventions and support services to enhance care quality for pediatric burn patients and their families.
Abstract:
Children are most vulnerable to burn injuries, and their families are their most important source of support. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the information needs of such parents and support them to help children adapt to the new situation, recover to pre-accident conditions, and reintegrate into school and society. This study aimed to investigate the perceived information needs of family caregivers of children admitted to the burn wards of hospitals. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 family caregivers of children admitted to the burn ward of a hospital in Tabriz, Iran. Participants were selected through convenience sampling, and the required data were collected by using questionnaires on socio-demographic information, information needs, information resources, and information acquisition methods. The obtained data were analyzed statistically using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage) and inferential statistics (Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests). Results indicated that the greatest informational need among family caregivers was related to the child's condition. The treatment team was identified as the most important source of information for them. It was found that information should be provided in a comprehensive and understandable manner, while maintaining honesty and human dignity. The study findings contribute to our understanding of the specific information needs of family caregivers in managing the medical care of children with burns. These findings can serve as a basis for interventions and support services aimed at meeting the needs of these families and improving the quality of care for children with burns.
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