Education In Pediatric Clinics
Hospitalization of a child causes significant changes in the existing routines of both the child and their family. Therefore, maintaining healthy communication with the family of a child who is experiencing health problems and requires treatment in a hospital setting, meeting their basic needs, and providing social, psychological, and educational support to the child and their family are crucial in overcoming this difficult process (Merck, McElfresh, 2017). During the child's treatment and care process, it is essential for the family and healthcare professionals to work collaboratively, make joint decisions, and ensure the family's active participation in the child's care stages (Kuo, Houtrow, Arango, Kuhltau, Simmons, Neff, 2011). The information given to the child and family should be accurate, clear, and concise. The reasons for the procedures to be performed during treatment and the necessary information about the procedure process should be provided. Support should be given on coping mechanisms for fear and anxiety (Beickert & Mora, 2017). Education should be provided using different visual/auditory materials and techniques, taking into account the needs of the child and the family. (Romito et al., 2021: 2-3).
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