Assessment of Family-Centered Care Practices Among Pediatric Nurses in Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria
Background
Family-centered care emphasizes collaboration between healthcare professionals and families in the planning and delivery of pediatric healthcare services. Evidence suggests that family-centered approaches improve patient outcomes, caregiver satisfaction, and treatment adherence. Pediatric nurses play a key role in facilitating communication and involving families in decision-making processes. However, implementation challenges may exist due to organizational, cultural, and resource-related factors. Understanding current family-centered care practices can support quality improvement initiatives in pediatric nursing.
Research Objectives
- Assess implementation of family-centered care practices among pediatric nurses.
- Evaluate nurses’ attitudes toward family involvement in care.
- Examine barriers to family-centered care implementation.
- Determine factors influencing adoption of family-centered practices.
- Identify predictors of effective family-centered care.
Research Questions
- What family-centered care practices are implemented in pediatric units?
- What are nurses’ attitudes toward family involvement?
- What barriers affect implementation?
- Which factors influence adoption of family-centered care?
- What predicts effective family-centered care delivery?
Suggested Methodology
A cross-sectional analytical study will be conducted among pediatric nurses. Structured questionnaires and practice assessment tools will be used for data collection. Regression analyses will identify determinants of family-centered care implementation.
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