"I want my mummy". Changes in the care of children in hospital

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Published on: January 7, 2020

L Shields1, J Nixon

  • 1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland, Mater Children's Hospital, Brisbane.

Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia)
|June 30, 1998
PubMed

Insights

The 1959 Platt Report revealed poor conditions for hospitalized children, leading to significant improvements in pediatric care worldwide. This reform revolutionized children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Hospital Administration
  • Child Welfare

Background:

  • The 1959 Platt Report investigated the welfare of children in British hospitals.
  • It highlighted the detrimental effects of rigid hospital routines and restricted parental access on child patients.

Observation:

  • Hospitals were characterized by enforced quietness and conformity.
  • Parental visits were severely limited, contributing to a distressing environment for children.

Findings:

  • The report's findings spurred a revolution in pediatric hospital care globally.
  • Significant changes were implemented in children's hospital environments and practices.

Implications:

  • Discusses the lasting impact on pediatric patient care standards.
  • Examines the evolution of pediatric nursing education in response to these changes.

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