摘要:

This study examined the stress experienced by patents of children hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU) and explored the degree to which parents are prepared for specific aspects of the ICU environment Twenty-two mothers and 6 fathers of 22 children hospitalized in a pediatric ICU were interviewed using the Parental Stressor Scale Pediatric Intensive Care Unit the Parent Preparation questionnaire designed for this study and a personal-situational questionnaire A majority of parents (82%) responded that they had been prepared in some manner and considered the preparation adequate The dimensions of the ICU that were perceived by parents as most stressful were the childs behavior and the childs emotional response and parental role alterations The dimensions of the ICU environment that parents were least likely to have been prepared for or receive help with were these same dimensions when parents were prepared for or helped with aspects of the ICU they Perceived the adequacy of that help as high The results of this study suggested that an important focus in parental education and support should be on the parent-child relationship the most stressful aspect of a childs ICU admission for parents.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_1

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

This study documented the degree and nature of developmental risk associated with intrauterine growth retardation in preterm infants Twenty-three preschool children who were SGA preterms were compared with 30 appropriate for gestational age children using the Stanford Binet 4, the Preschool Behavior Problem Checklist, and the Brazy Perinatal Biological Scoring System There were no significant dffferences between the groups on cognitive or behavioral measures Results suggested that small for gestational age status does not appear to increase the risk associated with prematurity in low socio-economic status children There are indications that environmental factors mediate outcome and that low socioeconomic status children require careful follow up.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_2

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Nurse Supportive Acts were measured during the conduct of a nursing intervention designed to facilitate mother-preterm infant acquaintance in the hospital and at home The most frequently performed supportive acts included "active listening "sounding board "information exchange," and "validation" Use of these communication skills allows the health care provider to give care which is fiexible and sensitive for mothers and their preterm infants.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_3

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Children with special health needs have an added risk for mental health problems These problems may be preventable in many cases by focusing on the development of competence in children and their family members in adapting to the chronic condition demands Five strategies for developing competence are discussed (a) encourage normal life experience (b) increase coping skills (c) increase use of social support (d) coordinate the delivery of care and (e) empower families Examples of programs employing these strategies that have been evaluated are presented.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_4

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Emotional distress was examined in 80 schoolaged children during pediatric hospitalization Using multiple regression analyses, childrens depressive and anxious symptoms were positively related to duration of physical symptoms and parental distress Depressive symptoms were negatively related to age and the perceived social support available from the family Unexpectedly, the frequency of medical procedures and previous hospitalization expertences were not associated with depressive or anxious symptoms Because many of the children in this study had experienced enduring symptoms and frequent previous hospitalizations It was hypothesized that they may have habituated and adjusted to many of the experiences of hospitlization and thus were not adversely affected by such experiences.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_5

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

The purpose of this paper was to identify the needs of parents of children with medically complex needs from their own perception In order to provide in-depth information the focus group interview technique was used Several strong recurrent themes were identified The most persistent need was for a general organization or framework with which the care providers could operate Along these same lines the fragmentation of training needs and services was consistently stated A general lack of information in terms of home care and how to plan for the future was identified Support groups were universally lauded for the invaluable services provided to the care parents.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_6

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

A number of studies have shown the value of using home health visitors in intervention outreach programs for low-income families This study was designed to examine the relationship between home visitors and nurses training/ home visiting experience and their decisionmaking ability as determined by the Defining issues Test (DIT) The subjects were 36 home visitors, 13 visiting nurses and 28 controls A difference was found between the home visitors and nurses training/experience levels and group scores on the DIT, F(3 75) = 3 13, p = 003 The nurses were better able to make decisions based on issues of fairness and justice than were the home visitors or the controls The findings suggest the advisability of providing educational opportunities for home visitors to improve decision-making skills.

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_7

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_8

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0273-9615    

DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc2003_9

出版商:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.    

年代:1991

数据来源: Taylor