The involvement of parents in the healthcare provided to hospitalzed children

Authors

  • Elsa Maria de Oliveira Pinheiro de Melo Universidade de Aveiro; Escola Superior de Saúde
  • Pedro Lopes Ferreira Universidade de Coimbra; Faculdade de Economia
  • Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Débora Falleiros de Mello Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3308.2434

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the answers of parents and health care professionals concerning the involvement of parents in the care provided to hospitalized children. METHOD: exploratory study based on the conceptual framework of pediatric healthcare with qualitative data analysis. RESULTS: three dimensions of involvement were highlighted: daily care provided to children, opinions concerning the involvement of parents, and continuity of care with aspects related to the presence and participation of parents, benefits to the child and family, information needs, responsibility, right to healthcare, hospital infrastructure, care delivery, communication between the parents and health services, shared learning, and follow-up after discharge. CONCLUSION: the involvement of parents in the care provided to their children has many meanings for parents, nurses and doctors. Specific strategies need to be developed with and for parents in order to mobilize parental competencies and contribute to increasing their autonomy and decision-making concerning the care provided to children.

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Published

2014-06-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2014)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

The involvement of parents in the healthcare provided to hospitalzed children . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(3), 432-439. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3308.2434