An article written by Kimberly O’Leary, (2016) stated that illness and hospital stays can be stressful for children depending on age, development, temperament and reason for their hospitalization, involving their parents can minimize stress and anxiety; thus, bettering their recovery from illness.
Some interventions that would need to be included in the plan of care that would facilitate patient and family centered care approach are: make the child’s bedside more familiar by encouraging security objects, family photos, favorite blankets, stuffed animals and toys. This can provide comfort and reduce the unfamiliarity feeling of the hospital. Another intervention is to provide age appropriate explanations whenever needed, and encourage questions;
Some interventions that would need to be included in the plan of care that would facilitate patient and family centered care approach are: make the child’s bedside more familiar by encouraging security objects, family photos, favorite blankets, stuffed animals and toys. This can provide comfort and reduce the unfamiliarity feeling of the hospital. Another intervention is to provide age appropriate explanations whenever needed, and encourage questions;