This article emphasizes how important it is to keep families at the center of care in nursing/medical situations. Any sort of medical scenario for a child brings up a lot of stress for the child and for the family, there are so many unknowns and possibilities that we tend to spiral. This article talks about the importance of including families in medical care practices in order to decrease this anxiety and help the whole group feel more at ease. Because a child’s family is usually a constant in their life, having their family be near in such an unfamiliar situation helps the child also stay calmer. When the parents and the child are able to stay calm and collected, this helps the medical professionals provide the best care possible.
The article also builds on how parents know their kid best, so it is vital to have them work closely with the medical professionals giving their child care. Additionally, when the family is involved and able to give the medical professionals information that they would not know from running medical tests, this helps the medical professionals provide better care for their patient. While the nurses have to juggle many patients and many different tests, it helps to have the family be supportive and helpful. Overall, this article emphasizes how important it is to have a strong, supportive family system during any sort of medical care. It is vital to the child’s overall care that the parents and medical staff work as a healthcare team to ensure exceptional care!
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Jenna Coplon
UConn KIDS Research Assistant