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Hospitalising children: a review of the effects
1St Bartholomew's School of Nursing and Midwifery, London.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|November 26, 1997
Insights
Hospitalization can negatively impact children. Evidence supports involving parents in their child
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare
- Child psychology
- Hospital administration
Background:
- Hospitalization presents unique challenges for children's well-being.
- Parental presence and involvement are critical factors during pediatric admissions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the effects of hospitalization on children.
- To examine the benefits of parental presence during hospital stays.
- To explore evidence supporting increased parental care involvement.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on pediatric hospitalization.
- Analysis of research on parent-child interactions in healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Parental presence during hospitalization is associated with reduced child distress.
- Evidence suggests that involving parents in care enhances positive outcomes.
- Parental involvement can improve the overall hospital experience for children.
Conclusions:
- Encouraging parental presence and active participation in care is vital for hospitalized children.
- Healthcare providers should facilitate and support greater parental involvement.
- Optimizing the hospital environment for children includes strong family-centered care approaches.
Abstract:
In this literature review, the author examines the effects of hospitalisation on children. In particular, the case for having a parent present throughout the admission is discussed, along with evidence for encouraging parents to become more involved in actual care.