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Pediatric Resuscitation, Parental Presence, and Provider Perspective
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|December 16, 2025
Summary
Most emergency health care providers oppose parental presence during pediatric resuscitation due to lack of training and communication skills. Formal education and simulation could improve provider comfort with parental presence during resuscitation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Healthcare Provider Education
- Resuscitation Protocols
Background:
- Parental presence during pediatric resuscitation is debated, with varying practices.
- Limited research exists on healthcare providers' views regarding its efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand emergency healthcare providers' perspectives on parental presence during pediatric resuscitation.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study utilizing surveys with closed- and open-ended questions.
- Survey distributed to emergency services personnel.
- Data analysis included descriptive and qualitative methods.
Main Results:
- 52 emergency services personnel completed the survey.
- 78.2% of physician respondents opposed parental presence.
- Opposition cited lack of education, communication skills, and end-of-life discussion experience.
Conclusions:
- Formal education and simulation can enhance provider comfort with parental presence.
- Addressing provider concerns may improve implementation of parental presence policies.
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