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Review
. 2010 Oct;25(5):335-43.
doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.01.006. Epub 2009 Apr 10.

Family-centered pediatric nursing care: state of the science

Tondi M Harrison  1
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Review

Family-centered pediatric nursing care: state of the science

Tondi M Harrison. J Pediatr Nurs. 2010 Oct.

Abstract

The purposes of this article were to summarize the development of family-centered pediatric care, review the current state of nursing research in this area, and recommend directions for future study. A literature review of 30 nursing research studies between 1995 and 2006 was conducted. Results revealed that evidence of consistent provision of family-centered pediatric care is lacking. Many areas of research remain undeveloped, but there is a solid foundation for moving forward in conducting research focused on assisting nurses in implementing this basic philosophy of practice in all settings and situations in which children receive health care.

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