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Annals of Palliative Medicine Feb 2019Palliative care is patient- and family-centered care that enhances quality of life throughout the illness trajectory and can ease the symptoms, discomfort, and stress... (Review)
Review
Palliative care is patient- and family-centered care that enhances quality of life throughout the illness trajectory and can ease the symptoms, discomfort, and stress for children living with life-threatening conditions and their families. This paper aims to increase nurses' and other healthcare providers' awareness of selected recent research initiatives aimed at enhancing life and decreasing suffering for these children and their families. Topics were selected based on identified gaps in the pediatric palliative care literature. Published articles and authors' ongoing research were used to describe selected components of pediatric palliative nursing care including (I) examples of interventions (legacy and animal-assisted interventions); (II) international studies (parent-sibling bereavement, continuing bonds in Ecuador, and circumstances surrounding deaths in Honduras); (III) recruitment methods; (IV) communication among pediatric patients, their parents, and the healthcare team; (V) training in pediatric palliative care; (VI) nursing education; and (VII) nurses' role in supporting the community. Nurses are in ideal roles to provide pediatric palliative care at the bedside, serve as leaders to advance the science of pediatric palliative care, and support the community.
Topics: Adolescent; Bereavement; Child; Education, Nursing; Female; Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing; Human-Animal Bond; Humans; Male; Nurse's Role; Nurse-Patient Relations; Palliative Care; Parents; Pediatric Nursing; Social Support
PubMed: 30180727
DOI: 10.21037/apm.2018.06.01 -
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 2020to describe a theoretical model of nursing care for children with obesity in Primary Health Care.
OBJECTIVES
to describe a theoretical model of nursing care for children with obesity in Primary Health Care.
METHODS
Grounded Theory and the theoretical/philosophical framework of Virginia Henderson were used. The research was conducted in Family Basic Health Units and in Specialized Services in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil. A total of 24 participants composed four sample groups. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, between April and October 2015, and analyzed by the constant comparison method. The analysis occurred by initial coding, construction of diagrams and memos, axial coding, selective coding and reflection on the paradigm and on the emerging theory.
RESULTS
six categories emerged from the data. Nurses worrying about the care of children with obesity as a neglected area in Primary Health Care was the theoretical model.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
the phenomenon is related to the individuality of nursing care and the need for shared responsibilities.
Topics: Adult; Brazil; Female; Grounded Theory; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Male; Middle Aged; Nursing Care; Nursing Theory; Pediatric Nursing; Pediatric Obesity; Qualitative Research
PubMed: 32578728
DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0881 -
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 2019to identify, in scientific productions, nursing interventions in palliative care in children and adolescents with cancer. (Review)
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OBJECTIVE
to identify, in scientific productions, nursing interventions in palliative care in children and adolescents with cancer.
METHOD
integrative review of the literature through the databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE, IBECS, LILACS and SCIELO, carried out in October and November 2017.
RESULTS
we analyzed 18 articles that met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that, among the articles selected, Brazil is the country with the largest number of publications and that interventions such as music therapy, massage, ludic application, early consultation of palliative care, social interventions and physical exercises aimed at the resolution of a specific symptom obtained better results when compared to interventions that aimed at the comprehensiveness of palliative care.
FINAL CONSIDERATION
we conclude that greater emphasis should be given to palliative care in academic and professional training and that further studies in search of the best evidence should be conducted to support nursing Evidence-Based Practices.
Topics: Evidence-Based Practice; Humans; Nursing Care; Oncology Nursing; Palliative Care; Pediatric Nursing
PubMed: 31017219
DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0121 -
Nursing Children and Young People May 2015It is imperative that nurses caring for children, young people and their families develop and maintain effective, trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationships...
It is imperative that nurses caring for children, young people and their families develop and maintain effective, trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationships that sit within the scope of professional boundaries. This relationship is the nurse's responsibility and should be positive and mutually acceptable to all stakeholders. A unique challenge for children's nurses is to address and prioritise the child's care needs, while meeting the needs of, and empowering, the family. The 6Cs--care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment--should underpin care and enable nurses to overcome challenges such as time pressures, acute situations or disturbed family expectation. Confidentiality and safeguarding should always be observed.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Attitude of Health Personnel; Child; Child, Preschool; Clinical Competence; Cooperative Behavior; Education, Nursing, Continuing; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nurse's Role; Nurse-Patient Relations; Pediatric Nursing; Professional-Family Relations; Young Adult
PubMed: 25959488
DOI: 10.7748/ncyp.27.4.30.e566 -
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen... Aug 2019Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children. The presenting manifestations can be wide-ranging, from a relatively well child to life-threatening complications....
Leukaemia is the most common cancer in children. The presenting manifestations can be wide-ranging, from a relatively well child to life-threatening complications. Symptoms can be manifested in any of the bodily systems. Undertaking a thorough clinical assessment of the child, in addition to recognising and addressing parental concerns, is vital. Furthermore, recognising that children can commonly present with musculoskeletal or abdominal symptoms increases the diagnostic yield, thereby preventing missed or late diagnoses. Childhood cancer has a huge impact on the child and their family, both at diagnosis and in the long term; providing advice and signposting families to appropriate support groups is an important aspect of their management. Nurses play a vital role in managing children with cancers, starting from raising suspicion and identifying the child with leukaemia, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered throughout their treatment, managing complications, and providing support and information to children and their families. An illustrative case study is included to highlight some of the challenges that health professionals may encounter in their clinical practice.
Topics: Child; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Leukemia; Nursing Diagnosis; Pediatric Nursing; Risk Factors
PubMed: 31393775
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.15.985 -
Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2018Pragmatic Children's Nursing Theory draws on the theory principles of North American Pragmatist including the work of William James, Richard Rorty, and John Dewy and... (Review)
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THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES
Pragmatic Children's Nursing Theory draws on the theory principles of North American Pragmatist including the work of William James, Richard Rorty, and John Dewy and incorporates Margaret Urban Walkers' work on expressive collaborative feminism.
PHENOMENA ADDRESSED
In this discussion paper I explore how the role of parents is framed in Pragmatic Children's Nursing Theory. In setting out Pragmatic Children's Nursing Theory I detailed a rebuttal of Family Centred care. However, working with the theory I have come to realise how the arguments against Family Centred care do not exclude involving parents in children's care. Indeed, Pragmatic Children's Nursing recognises the vital role parents and other carers play in children's access and experience of childhood. Using Walkers expressive collaborative feminism who accepts and who rejects the parenting role for children living with illness is discussed.
RESEARCH LINKAGES
This is an emergent theoretical approach to children's nursing with challenging research evidence. However, I draw on existing children's nursing studies to explore the potential of Pragmatic Children's Nursing Theory to assist children, parents and nurses in negotiating care. Concluding that as childhoods and parenting are continually evolving, in time, in certain physical, cultural and political contexts, that pragmatic theory will evolve to meet these intergenerational contextual challenges.
Topics: Adult; Caregivers; Child; Child Rearing; Child Welfare; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Male; Nursing Theory; Parent-Child Relations; Parenting; Pediatric Nursing; Qualitative Research
PubMed: 30135028
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.08.009 -
Journal of Pediatric Nursing 2021
Topics: Child; Education, Nursing; Educational Status; Humans; Pediatric Nursing
PubMed: 34053698
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.030 -
MCN. the American Journal of Maternal...Professional organizations have a long and rich history of promoting leadership development since the late 1800s. Professional nursing organizations and associations... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Professional organizations have a long and rich history of promoting leadership development since the late 1800s. Professional nursing organizations and associations advocate for the profession of nursing and nurses, develop health care policies and standards that ensure the highest level of patient care quality, assure the highest level of education, provide professional development and continuing education, and offer research, networking, and career advancement opportunities for their members. Currently there are 10 nationally based pediatric nursing specialty organizations and associations, most of which also have regional or local chapters.
PURPOSE
To use a scoping review to identify and summarize contributions of pediatric nursing organizations and associations in the United States to leadership development in pediatric nursing practice.
RESULTS
Although there are leadership programs sponsored by professional nursing organizations and mentions of leadership in their mission and "about us" statements, there is very little empirical evidence of the contributions that pediatric nursing specialty bodies make to the development of leaders.
CONCLUSIONS
Membership in a professional nursing organization provides nurses with professional development; continuing education including journal subscription and conference attendance; networking; opportunities for specialty certification, career advancement, and leadership development; and research-based clinical standards and guidelines that promote best practice. The relationship between membership in pediatric professional organizations and leadership is clear in mission statements and strategic plans. Nurse leaders play a key role in advancing the organization's mission and goals. Nursing faculty, practice executives, and professional organizations and associations have an obligation to demonstrate value of membership in advancing the profession and developing future leaders. Future research is needed to describe the contributions of pediatric nursing professional organizations to leadership development of nurses.
Topics: Child; Humans; Leadership; Pediatric Nursing; Societies; United States
PubMed: 35857021
DOI: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000860 -
Nursing Standard (Royal College of... Jun 2016I met Louise (below right) in 2009. She was 18 and a nursing student on the children's ward at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. I was 15 and had been admitt...
I met Louise (below right) in 2009. She was 18 and a nursing student on the children's ward at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. I was 15 and had been admitt ed by my children's home aft er a suicide att empt. I was not medically unwell so I found being on the ward distressing.
Topics: Adolescent; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Humans; Nurse-Patient Relations; Pediatric Nursing; Suicide, Attempted; United Kingdom
PubMed: 27332613
DOI: 10.7748/ns.30.43.65.s53 -
Nephrology Nursing Journal : Journal of... 2016
Topics: Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Male; Nephrology Nursing; Organizational Objectives; Pediatric Nursing; Societies, Nursing; United States
PubMed: 27025143
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