Nurses' roles in facilitating parental involvement in pediatric tuberculosis care: A scoping review

Putri Rhamelani1, Windy Rakhmawati2, Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri2

  • 1Master of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia.

Insights

Nurses are vital in enhancing parental involvement in pediatric tuberculosis (TB) care to prevent drug-resistant TB (DR-TB). Their roles as educators, communicators, and advocates are key to successful family-centered care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Parental involvement is crucial for effective pediatric tuberculosis (TB) care and preventing drug-resistant TB (DR-TB).
  • Suboptimal parental engagement presents significant challenges in pediatric TB management.
  • Nurses are strategically positioned to facilitate parental involvement in pediatric TB care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and map the specific roles nurses undertake to facilitate parental involvement in pediatric TB care.
  • To identify key nursing functions that enhance family engagement in pediatric TB treatment.
  • To provide a foundation for improving nursing strategies in pediatric TB management.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive scoping review was conducted.
  • Methodology followed Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) standards and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Literature searches encompassed major databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, etc.) for studies published between 2010 and 2025.

Main Results:

  • Twelve studies were included in the review.
  • Nurses performed six primary roles: educator/coach, communicator, facilitator/coordinator, advocate, counselor, and evaluator.
  • Various barriers and facilitators influenced the execution of these nursing roles.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses play an indispensable role in fostering parental involvement in pediatric TB care.
  • Strengthening nursing roles is essential for effective pediatric TB management and DR-TB prevention.
  • Findings offer a framework for nursing interventions, training, and policy to enhance family-centered TB care.
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