Case Study Caregivers

Nurses have a lot to consider when implementing strategies to teach caregivers. Some parents choose to decline having their child vaccinated because they have concerns and fears about the unexpected. In this case, choose a comfortable and relaxed learning environment to speak with the caregiver and listen to them without any distractions. As a nurse, providing reassurance that informs the parent before, during, and after each immunization of what is being done is a vital part of their job. Parents may be more apt to accept information from a personal care provider who they can trust and who will take the time to listen to them and respond in a thoughtful manner. Noted from the Journal for Nurse Practitioners, “A trustworthy relationship is built with supportive open communication that allows hesitant parents an opportunity to verbalize their specific …show more content…
Information should be as transparent as possible. Explain the rationale for each point being made. Those who have language barriers can be presented with graphs, pictures or even teaching through a PowerPoint. Resources on the web can be translated in a specific language and printed out. In many health offices both English and Spanish versions of pamphlets are often found. Inform the caregiver about how easily a disease can spread from daycares, schools, and anywhere the child can come into contact with another person. Point out that global traveling nowadays is so prevalent and that makes it critical to maintain immunizations because diseases can be reintroduced to someone susceptible to it. Teach about the recommended immunization schedule according to the age of the child. Consider providing a simplified chart that shows the ages at which the child needs to come back for vaccinations. A printable worksheet for tracking and recording a child’s immunization can be found on