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Hawa Alabdulaziz1, Malak Alharthi1, Sara Alhazmi1
1Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 24828, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia.
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Parents and pediatric nurses perceive different needs for hospitalized children, with parents prioritizing trust, information, and support more highly. Addressing these differing perceptions is key for effective family-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Family-Centered Care
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Hospitalization of children causes significant stress for parents.
- Addressing parental needs is crucial in pediatric healthcare settings.
- Understanding these needs is vital for improving care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare parent and pediatric nurse perceptions of hospitalized children's needs.
- To identify specific areas of agreement and disagreement in perceived needs.
- To inform strategies for enhancing family-centered care in pediatric settings.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the Needs of Parents of Hospitalized Children (NPQ) questionnaire.
- Data were collected from 218 parents and 218 pediatric nurses across four hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Non-parametric statistical analyses were employed to evaluate group differences in perceptions of trust, information, and support.
Main Results:
- Parents placed a higher priority on trust (83.9%) compared to nurses (72.4%) (p < 0.05).
- Parents (87.2%) rated the need for information as more critical than nurses (74.1%) (p = 0.02).
- Parents (79.8%) reported a greater need for support than nurses (67.3%) (p = 0.03).
Conclusions:
- Significant perceptual differences exist between parents and nurses regarding trust, information, and support needs.
- These disparities highlight the need for improved communication and mutual understanding.
- Aligning healthcare delivery with family expectations is essential for strengthening family-centered care.
Abstract:
Introduction: Hospitalization of children creates significant emotional and psychological stress for parents, highlighting the importance of addressing their needs in pediatric care settings. Aims: This study examines the perceptions of both parents and pediatric nurses regarding the needs of hospitalized children. Method: A cross-sectional survey using the validated Needs of Parents of Hospitalized Children (NPQ) was administered to 218 parents and 218 pediatric nurses in four hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Key domains assessed included trust, information, and support. Group differences were evaluated using non-parametric statistical analyses. Results: Trust was prioritized more by parents (83.9%) than nurses (72.4%) (p < 0.05). Both groups deemed information important, but parents (87.2%) rated it as more necessary than nurses (74.1%) (p = 0.02). Parents (79.8%) expressed a greater need for support compared to nurses (67.3%) (p = 0.03). Conclusions: This study identified perceptual differences between parents and nurses regarding trust, communication, and support. Some differences were statistically significant at the p < 0.01 level, while others were suggestive (p-value between 0.01 and 0.05) and require further investigation. These disparities suggest a need to foster mutual understanding and improve communication practices to better align healthcare delivery with family expectations and strengthen family-centered care.
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