Bridging The Gap: Essential Role of Parents and Caregivers In Their Child's Management in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The importance of parental involvement in the care and management decisions made for children hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is examined in this editorial. Initial days and weeks in a PICU can be challenging for the child and family due to the emotional intensity and medica...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 8; p. e66177
Main Authors Patil, Manojkumar G, Tambolkar, Sampada, Tyagi, Neha, Salunkhe, Shradha, Mane, Shailaja V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 05.08.2024
Cureus
Subjects
Caregivers
Children & youth
Communication
Decision making
Families & family life
Information sharing
Integrative/Complementary Medicine
Intensive care
Parents & parenting
Pediatrics
Quality Improvement
family-centered care
parent education
patient and family-centered care
parent attitude
picu
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Summary:The importance of parental involvement in the care and management decisions made for children hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is examined in this editorial. Initial days and weeks in a PICU can be challenging for the child and family due to the emotional intensity and medical complexity of the therapy a child receives. Regardless of the result, families may feel uncertain and anxious that their child may die or have a terrible outcome. The majority of pediatric patient deaths in hospitals happen in the PICU. Recognizing and supporting the crucial role of parents or caretakers in informed decision-making and management of their child's condition is essential for advancing prevention, detection, and treatment efforts.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.66177