Psychosocial Care Of Children During Intensive Care Unit

His theory has also influenced other child care practices such as hospitals. Parents are now able to stay with their children due to understanding their emotional development can be disrupted if their attachment figure is not with them through a difficult period of their life when they need support. “Parent’s were encouraged to be with the child in hospital: nursing care and the ward itself became child-centered” Wood, B (2001, p.60). Some research states that children need to have a good relationship

The major stressors of hospitalized children include fear of the unknown and unfamiliar people. Lying to children about upsetting realities, such as their diagnosis or a procedure that is occurring, is ineffective and does not help children deal with stress. Educating children on their treatment better prepares them for stressful situations while hospitalized. While nurses identify crying as a sign of stress, child life specialist recognize crying as an effective coping mechanism for stress (Kaddoura). While both nurses and child life specialists are helpful to treating a child, child life specialists focus on children’s emotions while nurses focus on medical care. The issue here is that not all hospitals have child life specialists, so the emotions of children are disregarded. Although medical care is obviously a priority while a child is hospitalized, a child’s emotion and stress are very important to their recovery and health. Research shows that focusing on children’s emotions with the use of child life specialists makes a difference for children and families. Child life programs have been shown to reduce children’s pain, decrease the emotional distress children feel while in the hospital, and lower parents’ anxiety about their children’s hospital stays

Participants reaffirmed that the guidance of the nursing team at the moment of discharge were specific to the care in relation to the drug therapy or to invasive devices, such as probes and tracheostomies, without a focus on the guidance about the general care related to the chronic health conditions and the importance of following-up the child after the hospital discharge. One can say that the factors associated with the readmission of children are related to the age group of infants, with respiratory problems associated with chronic conditions, besides the lack of effectiveness in the post-discharge follow-up. Accordingly, it is relevant to reflect about the role of the nursing team in the planning of interventions capable of providing the adaptation of children and their families over the period of admission, at the moment of discharge and in the post-discharge. The combination of guidance of verbal and written strategies can help us to understand the trajectory of illness and adaptation, thereby avoiding

(2014) used Maslow’s hierarchy of basic needs to improve the quality of care for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). To address physiological needs, health care providers can explain the situation to give knowledge and empower patients to make healthier choices (Jackson et al., 2014). For some patients, a hospital setting may lead to feelings of fear, mistrust, and anxiety, all of which compromise the need for safety. Occupational therapists can provide assurance through support and reality-orienting interventions (Jackson et al., 2014). Patients may also have concerns about the inability to adjust to normal life upon discharge. To satisfy the need for belonging, occupational therapists can teach compensatory strategies that enable patients to live as normally as possible within their new limitations (Jackson et al.,

Almost everyone who works in EMS has this one thing in common, the fear of the pediatric call. Due to those calls being few and far between, the skills needed for a pediatric call are rarely at their best. There are also some who don’t keep their pediatric skills as sharp as others, because of the low amount of calls they might run on kids. This paper will be focusing on cardiac arrests in children, and opening the reality of how common it is becoming. Everything from what causes it, what is the most common cause, and the unexplainable. The what’s, how’s and whys are all questions that we will be expected to know. There is so much that goes into these patients, physically and mentally. Knowing these things and understanding how to handle these situations is just as important as knowing the information for a registry test. In almost most of these incidents the family doesn’t care how much you know, they care about how much you care.

The American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) is a scientific journal that is provided by the AACN on a bimonthly rotation. The journal’s main focus is evidence-based practice. Its subscribers are able to read about the latest advancements in clinical research relating to treatment of critically ill patients. It regularly includes features highlighting

Take a second to imagine you are a father, who has an infant admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for the first time. How are you feeling? Afraid? Confused, even? If your baby is admitted to the NICU, your first question probably will be: What is this place? With equipment intended for infants and medical staff specially qualified in newborn care, the NICU is an intensive care unit created for sick newborns who require specialized treatment. A common example for parent’s

The person may display efforts to avoid things or places that remind them of the event (APA, 2013).

Millions of individuals worldwide are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) yearly after a traumatic, life threatening event. Family members keep a vigilant watch over their loved ones during their most vulnerable periods such as being restrained, sedated, and mechanically ventilated, resulting in anxiety for the family during the critical times of hospitalization and for the patient after discharge because they have no recollection of what occurred during these stressful moments. The majority of the patients admitted to the ICU are very appreciative of the medical staff for assisting them in their journey through the unpredictable days

This child observation will draw on a child developmental theory to discuss the activities of the child I have observed. I will comment on the child’s physical growth and development, cognitive abilities, health, social relationships and emotional wellbeing. I will also look at the child’s interaction with other children and adults , in order to appreciate the child’s development and account for differences and similarities as proffered by my chosen theory of Attachment.

The American Journal of Critical Care is a bi-monthly, peer-reviewed journal focused on improving the care of critically ill patients and their families. The authors provide resources in the form of research studies, case reports, reports on new techniques, clinical/basic science reviews, guest editorials and clinical studies. The editors strongly encourage works focused on collaborative practice and research targeted at health professionals caring for critical care populations.

Children are curious by nature, often adventuring out to explore the world around them. Unfortunately, their curious nature can often lead to trouble, resulting in injuries. According to the Government of Canada, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children. Learning how to recognize, prevent, and respond in the event of an accident or emergency can make all the difference. Read on for information on how to administer first aid in critical child and baby safety situations, such as cardiac arrest, concussions, dehydration, and choking.

This study focuses on the subjective experience of groups and individuals.  It attempts to reveal the world as experienced by the subjects being studied though their personal stories.  As a result of this, it is believed that "to generate the best ever interpretation of a phenomenon, it proposes to use the hermeneutic [circle]" (Kafle, 2011).  The researchers for this qualitative study chose Hermeneutic phenomenology as their research method because it is both a descriptive and interpretive method, and it "allowed for understanding how PICU nurses interpreted and made meaning of their experiences in caring for children with life threatening illness and the children's families" (p. 351).  This method is compatible with the purpose of this research since the objective is to describe and interpret the essence of the nurses' experiences in the Pediatric Intensive Care

In addition, Kilkelly U & Donnelly M. had highlighted the result of children being interviewed during the research and the importance of their involvement with their healthcare provider’s children, their responses suited the age groups, and the clarifications assisted them to manage their individual conditions. The results revealed that children to be recognized, to be handled with empathy, compassion, and with pleasing manner during their sickness. In this research, the children made important proposals for effective communication. (Kilkelly, U., & Donnelly, M. 2006).

Despite of the increasing knowledge in healthcare and bioethics, care for critically ill children remains understudied in Canadian contexts. The prevailing theories in ethics, primarily ethics of justice, do not adequately address the complex moral problems involved in the care of vulnerable children. Patients often find themselves in a distressing situation with two unfavorable options. In a tragic dilemma, health care professionals must guide patient in making informed decisions that reflect the goal and values of the patient. Using ethical concepts and theories, I will discuss the complex case of Mary Jane Peirce and formulate a comprehensive ethical decision using the steps outlined