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Parents’ needs during a child’s hospitalisation in a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU): a systematic review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 August 2024

A. Boroklinioti
Affiliation:
2Greek Health System, Athens, Greece
A. Sarantaki
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
E. Dousis
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
A. Zartaloudi*
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
E. Evangelou
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
C. Dafogianni
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
M. Polikandrioti
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
E. Vlachou
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
I. Koutelekos
Affiliation:
1University of West Attica
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The admission of children to PICU is a painful experience for parents. Regularly, they are asked to make important decisions about treatment options in collaboration with the care team, which causes them stress, uncertainty and trauma.

Objectives

To investigate the needs of parents during the child’s hospitalization in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Methods

A systematic review of the literature and a search of articles in the international databases PubMed, Cinahl, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library and Greek scientific journals was performed with a peer review process during the period between April and July 2022. A time limit was set regarding the date of publication of the articles (articles published in the last 15 years).

Results

Nine studies were found that met the criteria for inclusion in the review. The thematic analysis of the results deduced the following sections A: Need for information from health professionals regarding the child’s health status and the possible treatment options available, B: Need for psychological support from health professionals (psychologists, nurses, doctors) in order to be able to manage the difficult situation they are experiencing due to the hospitalization of their child, but also to be able to manage their grief and sorrow in case of loss of the child. C: Need for safe hospitalisation of the child.

Conclusions

Parents have needs during their child’s hospitalization in the PICU, which if put in boundaries-frames and guided by health professionals (who possess knowledge and composure in difficult moments) can bring about a smooth course of the child’s health during hospitalization.

Disclosure of Interest

None Declared

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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of European Psychiatric Association
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