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Parent participation
P Moynihan1, L Naclerio, K Kiley
1Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Parent-professional partnerships are crucial for critically ill children, empowering families through active participation in care. Models should focus on reempowerment, not dependence, highlighting nurses
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Critical Care Medicine
- Family-Centered Care
Background:
- Effective care for critically ill children requires acknowledging family needs and strengths.
- Parental involvement is vital for maintaining and empowering families during pediatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of parent-professional partnerships in pediatric critical care.
- To advocate for care models that promote family reempowerment over dependence.
Main Methods:
- This abstract is theoretical and does not detail specific methods.
- It focuses on conceptualizing ideal parent-professional interactions in pediatric nursing.
Main Results:
- Parent participation in pediatric care empowers families.
- Acknowledging family strengths is key to effective partnership.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric nurses have a responsibility to include parents as partners in care.
- Care models should prioritize family reempowerment and avoid fostering dependence.