Children’s Perception Of Illness And Hospitalization
This chapter examines how children perceive illness and hospitalization, the impact of hospitalization on both children and their families, and the fundamental approaches used in pediatric nursing care. Hospitalization is not merely a process of receiving medical treatment; it is a multidimensional life experience that affects children’s emotional, cognitive, and social development. Children’s perceptions of illness and hospitalization are influenced by their age, developmental stage, previous healthcare experiences, and family dynamics. The chapter discusses the psychological, social, and behavioral effects of hospitalization across developmental stages and explores the psychosocial burden experienced by parents and changes in family functioning. In addition, child-centered care, family-centered care, and atraumatic care approaches are presented as key frameworks for improving
children’s hospital experiences and supporting adaptation to care. The principles of therapeutic communication, communication methods used with hospitalized children, and the advocacy, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary roles of pediatric nurses are reviewed in light of current evidence. By integrating developmental, familial, and therapeutic perspectives, this chapter highlights the importance of holistic, child- and family-centered nursing care in reducing the negative effects of hospitalization and promoting the well-being of hospitalized children and their families.
children’s hospital experiences and supporting adaptation to care. The principles of therapeutic communication, communication methods used with hospitalized children, and the advocacy, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary roles of pediatric nurses are reviewed in light of current evidence. By integrating developmental, familial, and therapeutic perspectives, this chapter highlights the importance of holistic, child- and family-centered nursing care in reducing the negative effects of hospitalization and promoting the well-being of hospitalized children and their families.
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Approach To The Patient And Healthy Child
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