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Chemical restraints and children: autonomy or veracity?

J G Parker

    Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
    |April 1, 1995
    PubMed

    Insights

    Nurses must ethically administer medications to children with attention deficit disorder (ADD). Competent nurses are crucial for making sound moral decisions in the care of institutionalized young patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nursing Ethics
    • Child Psychology
    • Pharmacological Interventions

    Background:

    • Attention deficit disorder (ADD) in children presents complex ethical challenges.
    • Chemical interventions are frequently used, necessitating careful ethical consideration.
    • Nurses play a vital role in administering these treatments.

    Observation:

    • Ethical principles must be applied to the specific clinical context of treating children with ADD.
    • Nurses face moral dilemmas when administering chemical injections.
    • The well-being of institutionalized children is paramount.

    Findings:

    • Nurses require support to make ethically sound decisions regarding medication administration.
    • Ethical decision-making frameworks are essential for nurses in pediatric care.
    • Competent nursing care involves ethical and moral deliberation.

    Implications:

    • Enhanced ethical training for nurses administering psychotropic medications is needed.
    • Improved ethical guidelines can support nurses in complex pediatric cases.
    • Ensuring competent, ethically-minded nursing care is vital for institutionalized children with ADD.
    Abstract

    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsMental Health TherapiesProfessional Patient Relationship

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