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. 2015 Jan-Feb;30(1):133-42.
doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.10.001. Epub 2014 Oct 8.

What impact do hospital and unit-based rules have upon patient and family-centered care in the pediatric intensive care unit?

Jennifer Baird  1 , Betty Davies  2 , Pamela S Hinds  3 , Christina Baggott  4 , Roberta S Rehm  5
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What impact do hospital and unit-based rules have upon patient and family-centered care in the pediatric intensive care unit?

Jennifer Baird et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2015 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Patient and family-centered care (PFCC) is the foundation for pediatric healthcare. The existence of hospital rules can, however, impact the extent to which PFCC is delivered. This qualitative, grounded theory study identified the existence of explicit and implicit rules in a pediatric intensive care unit, all of which negatively affected the family's ability to receive care that was attentive to their needs. The rules also placed the registered nurse in the challenging position of serving as rule enforcer and facilitator of PFCC. Further work is needed to explore how to adapt the hospital environment to better meet families' needs.

Keywords: Children with complex chronic conditions; Patient and family-centered care; Pediatric intensive care unit.

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