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Homesickness in Hospitalized Children: Concept Analysis.
Alireza Abdi1, Ameneh Amiri Kolehjoubi1, Rostam Jalali1
1Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Summary
Homesickness in hospitalized children presents with physical and behavioral symptoms, impacting their health and recovery. Understanding these signs helps healthcare providers offer better emotional support for faster healing.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Homesickness is a common emotion triggered by separation from familiar environments.
- Hospitalization presents unique challenges for children, increasing vulnerability to homesickness.
- Understanding homesickness in pediatric patients is crucial for effective care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the concept of homesickness in hospitalized children.
- To identify the manifestations and triggers of homesickness in pediatric patients.
- To inform healthcare practices for supporting children experiencing homesickness.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis using Walker and Avant's approach.
- Comprehensive literature review across major databases (PubMed, Scopus, etc.).
- Inclusion of studies from 2000-2024, with no language restrictions.
Main Results:
- Seven articles met the inclusion criteria from an initial 198.
- Homesickness in children manifests as physical and behavioral characteristics.
- Illness and hospitalization are identified triggers for homesickness, negatively affecting recovery.
Conclusions:
- Clarifying homesickness in hospitalized children aids healthcare providers in recognition and response.
- Appropriate emotional support can mitigate homesickness, improving patient outcomes.
- Addressing children's emotional needs during hospitalization is key to expediting recovery.
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