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Why you should read this article: • To understand the importance of recognising the specific healthcare needs of children and young people • To be aware of the concerns that have been raised in response to the potential move towards a generalist approach in nursing • To learn about some of the suggestions for protecting the field of children and young people’s nursing and optimising care for this patient group. At certain points in nursing history, it has been necessary to make a case for children and young people to be cared for by specialist nurses educated to meet their specific needs. However, in 2018 the updated Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards of proficiency for registered nurses adopted a generic rather than field-specific approach. This article reiterates that children, young people and their families have unique needs that are best met by nurses who are trained specifically to care for them. The case is made from a historical and legal perspective, concluding with a proposal that in the best interests of children, young people and their families, the NMC should embed specific competencies for children’s nurses into its standards of proficiency to future-proof this field of practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of pharmacokinetics, drug calculations and off-label drug use in children and young people • To remember that pharmacokinetics vary according to the patient’s age and stage of development • To contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers) • To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers). Medicines management in children and young people presents specific challenges because children differ from adults in their response to medicines. The way in which medicines work inside the human body, or pharmacokinetics, varies according to age and stage of development. Accurate drug calculations for a child rely on the careful consideration of a series of factors, such as weight and height, pharmacokinetics and drug characteristics. This article focuses on three fundamental aspects: pharmacokinetics, drug calculations, and unlicensed and off-label drug use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dyspnea associated with acute respiratory tract infections is a common cause of emergency admissions and can be distressing for children. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a handheld fan intervention on physiological parameters in pediatric patients with dyspnea. A total of 59 children aged 2 to 12 years presenting to an emergency department for upper respiratory tract infection between March 2022 and March 2023 were assigned to the experimental group (n = 32) or control group (n = 27) by urn randomization. Both groups received the hospital's standard care, including 3 doses of inhaled bronchodilator at 20-minute intervals. The fan intervention consisted of parents applying a handheld electric fan to the child's face at a distance of 15 cm for 5 minutes after each inhaler treatment. Oxygen saturation, heart rate, and respiratory rate were recorded before treatment and after the 3 inhaler treatments. There were no statistical differences in descriptive characteristics between the experimental and control groups (P >.05). Oxygen saturation values were significantly higher in the control group before treatment but showed greater increases in the intervention group after treatment (P <.001). The intervention group also exhibited greater reductions than the control group in both heart rate and respiratory rate after the third treatment than pretreatment values (P <.05). The handheld fan intervention effectively supports inhaler treatment for children with dyspnea. Further studies are recommended to assess its impact across different age groups and clinical conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Recently, moral distress in pediatric nursing has gained academic attention, yet comprehensive literature reviews on this group are scarce. Aims: This study aims to offer a detailed overview of moral distress among pediatric nurses, focusing on understanding its characteristics, prevalence, underlying causes, and consequences on the quality of patient care. Methods: Employing a scoping review approach as recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute, this study will systematically search through PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, APA PsycInfo, and CINAHL databases using specific search strategies. Titles, abstracts, and full texts will be independently screened by two reviewers according to the eligibility criteria. Relevant data will be extracted, categorized, and subjected to narrative synthesis to draw comprehensive insights. Conclusion: The anticipated findings of this study will shed light on the nature, frequency, and drivers of moral distress among pediatric nurses, along with its broader implications for healthcare practitioners, organizational practices, and patient care outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Effective asthma management is a necessity for the control and optimal outcomes of the condition. A number of factors may either facilitate or act as barriers to the management of asthma in adolescents. The objective of this study was to assess the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of adolescents diagnosed with asthma regarding the management of their condition. This exploratory qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 12 adolescents aged 12–18 years who were followed up with a diagnosis of asthma at a university hospital pediatric allergy clinic between October 15 October 2023, and December 15 December 2023. The study was written using the COREQ checklist. Three main themes were identified in this study: (1) facilitators, (2) barriers, and (3) information. Adolescents reported that they needed more information about medication use and asthma disease to manage asthma. Asthma control ability, positive beliefs, and supportive relationships were facilitators of asthma management. However, poor asthma control, negative beliefs, lack of support, poor communication, and asthma-related stigma were identified as barriers to asthma self-management. Adolescents had information needs in asthma management. This study highlights that barriers to asthma self-management in adolescents are much greater than the facilitators. For adolescents to manage their asthma well, their information needs must be met. Therefore, pediatric nurses should prepare individualized training to meet the specific needs of adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Brazil, nasal irrigation is a common procedure for children hospitalized with respiratory conditions. However, it often causes stress for both the child and their family. Nurses need to rethink their approach to care, and the use of therapeutic play can be an ally in transforming the stressful context. To understand the family perceptions of nasal irrigation in hospitalized children after an educational intervention mediated by instructional therapeutic play (ITP). This descriptive, exploratory, and qualitative study was conducted from the perspective of Herbert Blumer’s Symbolic Interactionism in a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. The study included family members of hospitalized children aged 3–6 years who participated in an ITP intervention and remained for 6 hours afterward. Participants self-reported literacy with preserved cognition and verbal communication. This study was conducted between March 2023 and January 2024 using semi-structured interviews with 38 family members. Data were analyzed using Bardin’s thematic content and lexical analysis with IRAMUTEQ® software. The interaction of families with ITP for nasal irrigation in children led to a redefinition of the procedure from distressing to enjoyable. ITP was evaluated as an essential and stimulating method that familiarized the child with the procedure, facilitating the understanding process for both the child and the family. ITP is a caregiving technology that nurses can use to assist with nasal irrigation, re-signifying the experiences of children and their families during the procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) has revolutionized healthcare delivery, offering potential benefits for enhancing the quality and safety of pediatric nursing care. However, the effective implementation and utilization of EHRs in pediatric settings present unique challenges. Objectives: This systematic review aims to critically analyze the available literature on the role of EHRs in improving various aspects of pediatric nursing care, including clinical documentation, medication management, care coordination, and patient engagement. Methods: A comprehensive search of multiple electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane Library) was conducted to identify relevant studies published between January 2000 and March 2023. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), observational studies, and qualitative research investigating the impact of EHRs on pediatric nursing care outcomes. Study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers. Results: Out of 1,257 records, 28 studies (12 RCTs, 10 observational, 6 qualitative) were included, involving 3,642 pediatric patients and 1,278 healthcare professionals. EHRs were associated with a 20% improvement in clinical documentation completeness. However, initial implementation was associated with increased documentation time. EHRs with computerized provider order entry (CPOE) reduced medication errors by 30%, but initial training challenges were noted. Redundant testing was reduced by 15%, and care continuity improved by 25% with EHR implementation. Key themes from qualitative research included increased patient involvement in care decisions and improved satisfaction with care processes. Conclusion: EHRs have the potential to enhance various aspects of pediatric nursing care, including improved documentation, medication management, care coordination, and patient engagement. Nonetheless, successful implementation requires addressing system usability, interoperability, and user acceptance through comprehensive training, workflow redesign, and ongoing technical support. Systematic review registration : This review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024563092). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BackgroundObjectives/AimsDesignData sourcesMethodsResultsConclusionChildhood is a time when health behaviours are established and the foundations for health literacy are cemented. In Aotearoa New Zealand nurses are responsible for communicating health messages to children at key stages in children’s lives.This review explores the ways in which nurses communicate health messages to children and adolescents in Aotearoa New Zealand. It evaluates whether current approaches to health communication are in-line with a child’s rights-based approach.An integrative review using a systematic literature search strategy.In July 2022, 9 databases were searched including: Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), Scopus (Elsevier), Cochrane Library, EBSCO (host), Web of Science Core Collection, CINHIAL plus, psychINFO and PsychEXTRA.Following title and abstract screening 41 articles went through to full-text screening. These were uploaded into NVivo v.12 for analysis. Results were analysed using content analysis with a deductive coding framework informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A total of 20 articles met all inclusion criteria and were assessed of high quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.Nurses communicate health messages using a variety of strategies, some of which align with the rights of the child. No evidence was found of nurses communicating health messages through play or creative activities or by adopting principles and practice of continuity of care, including health communication beyond the paediatric context.Opportunities exist for improvements to the rights of children and adolescents within nursing practice. Further research about the rights of children in healthcare services including not only identifying the barriers but research that includes interventions and proposes solutions is necessary . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Quality caregiver-infant interaction is crucial for infant growth, health, and development. Traditional methods for evaluating the quality of caregiver-infant interaction have predominantly relied on rating scales or observational techniques. However, rating scales are prone to inaccuracies, while observational techniques are resource-intensive. The utilization of easily collected medical records in conjunction with machine learning techniques offers a promising and viable strategy for accurate and efficient assessment of caregiver-infant interaction quality. Methods: This study was conducted at a follow-up outpatient clinic at two tertiary maternal and infant health centers located in Shanghai, China. 68 caregivers and their 3-15-month-old infants were videotaped for 3–5 min during playing interactions in non-threatening environment. Two trained experts utilized the Infant CARE-Index (ICI) procedure to assess whether the caregivers were sensitive or not in a dyadic context. This served as the gold standard. Predictors were collected through Health Information Systems (HIS) and questionnaires, which included accessible features such as demographic information, parental coping ability, infant neuropsychological development, maternal depression, parent-infant interaction, and infant temperament. Four classification models with fivefold cross-validation and grid search hyperparameter tuning techniques were employed to yield prediction metrics. Interpretable analyses were conducted to explain the results. Results: The score of sensitive caregiver-infant interaction was 6.34 ± 2.62. The Random Forest model gave the best accuracy (83.85%±6.93%). Convergent findings identified infant age, care skills of infants, mother age, infant temperament-regulatory capacity, birth weight, positive coping, health-care-knowledge-of-infants, type of caregiver, MABIS-bonding issues, ASQ-Fine Motor as the strongest predictors of interaction sensitivity between infants and their caregiver. Conclusions: The proposed method presents a promising and efficient approach that synergistically combines rating scales and artificial technology to detect important features of caregiver-infant interactions. This novel approach holds several implications for the development of automatic computational assessment tools in the field of nursing studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study evaluated pharmacist interventions in pediatric patients within an integrated health system specialty pharmacy, focusing on adherence, adverse drug reactions, and drug utilization reviews. The interventions had a high acceptance rate of 98% and positively impacted patient care. Another study found that pharmacist-led interventions significantly reduced A1C levels and total medication expenditures in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Integrating electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) into clinical practice, particularly in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, can enhance patient-centered care and improve treatment outcomes. Research posters presented on specialty pharmacy services aim to optimize medication programs, improve patient engagement, and evaluate the impact of pharmacist interventions on disease management programs to enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing pediatric nurses' job stress, including their level of fatigue and partnerships with the parents of patients. This investigation aimed to findings of this study may lead to the development of strategies to reduce pediatric nurse's job stress. Design and Methods: Participants were recruited from pediatric, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal intensive care units across seven general hospitals. Eligibility requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in pediatric nursing. The sample size was determined using the G*power program, considering various variables, including age, marital status, presence of children, and work‐related characteristics, leading to a final sample size of 135, adjusted for a 10% dropout rate. Data collection was conducted through self‐report questionnaires, and analysis involved frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t‐tests, ANOVA, and stepwise multiple regression, using SPSS Statistics 27.0. Results: This study confirmed a significant correlation between pediatric nurses' fatigue and job stress, with higher levels of fatigue associated with increased job stress. Stepwise regression analysis showed that fatigue and age were significant predictors of job stress among pediatric nurses, explaining 23% of the variance. However, detailed analysis showed that younger nurses had lower job stress scores compared to older nurses. This result suggests that more experienced nurses may experience higher job stress due to increased responsibilities and emotional burdens. Practice Implications: This study identified the need for effective strategies to manage fatigue and reduce job stress among pediatric nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Younger nurses, particularly those under 25 and between 26 and 30 years old, experience lower job stress compared to older nurses. Comprehensive support systems should be developed, including workload management, emotional support, and programs to enhance partnerships between nurses and parents. These strategies can improve job satisfaction and the quality of care provided to young patients. Additionally, they ensure a more resilient and effective healthcare workforce during pandemics and similar crises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Early support for children and families in need can improve children's health and development. In a Swedish region, a new working model called Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) was introduced in the Child Health Services to facilitate the early identification of psychosocial risk factors. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the adoption and introduction of the SEEK model in the Child Health Services of Region Jönköping County. Methods: Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, whereas qualitative data were analysed separately by a thematic approach. The results were then interpreted together with documents (including CHS management meeting notes and documents describing planning and training sessions) using an exploratory mixed‐methods approach to give a comprehensive description of the adoption and introduction of the SEEK model. Results: The results show that the SEEK model improved coordination and collaboration, which led to better integrated care for children and families. The structure was regarded as supportive when introducing the SEEK model in Child Health Services. The questionnaire, as part of the SEEK model, was used in 88% of possible health visits. The most reported reason for not using it was a lack of time. Conclusions: The desire to make a difference and thereby promote better health and development for children was a crucial factor for the nurses in adopting the SEEK model in their clinical practice. The design using coaches was also appreciated and supported the adoption and introduction of the SEEK model. Patient or Public Contribution: Parents and healthcare professionals did not contribute to the research process. The results are based on dialogues between CHS nurses and parents after the parents filled in the SEEK questionnaire, providing an understanding of professional relationships when dealing with challenging issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This scoping review mapped the academic literature focused on the therapeutic itinerary of children who seek care in health services and proposed an explanatory model to expand the concept and classification of these health itineraries. A total of 789 articles were reviewed, of which 28 were eligible for inclusion. In these 28 it was possible to observe that the child's therapeutic itinerary is more than a physical path, but also encompasses all choices within a specific social and cultural environment in which the child is inserted. Our proposal is to expand the concept beyond the therapeutic, classifying the itinerary also according to the objective, the decision‐making agent, respect for the presence of company, the health subsystem used, according to the physical continuity of the itinerary, the perception of efficacy of the patient, the nature of the illness, the administration of healthcare, the means of transport used, the person providing information about the itinerary, the planning of the itinerary and its completeness. Knowing the child's itineraries toward healthcare allows the development of innovative discourses and practices for future public policies, through which the principles of comprehensiveness and resoluteness in children's health would be strengthened. There is still a need to deepen knowledge about the meanings and feelings regarding their interpretations of the events suffered in childhood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to understand institutional violence (IV) in the relationships between health professionals, hospitalized children, and family members. This is a qualitative study developed at the pediatric inpatient unit of a university hospital in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The research participants consisted of 39 health professionals who specialized in pediatrics and 10 family members of hospitalized children. Semi‐structured interviews were the method used for data collection. Using discourse analysis as a basis and taking a Foucauldian perspective, the researchers observed that the expressions of IV could be traced to abusive power relations within the system. We found four discursive forms within the data set: communication problems as IV, violence through inattention and neglect, violence as an action and consequent materialization on the body, and psychological violence as a submission mechanism. Based on these findings, we argue that professionals, managers, the scientific community, and users might be able to better guarantee the safety of children by recognizing IV and effectively intervening in it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Pain in pediatric oncology patients is often undertreated due to a lack of timely assessment and inefficient communication between health care workers. Improper pain assessment is a leading cause of poorly managed pain in children. In high-income countries, pediatric oncology nurses play a key role in developmentally appropriate pain assessment measures to identify potential management strategies. However, nurses in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face a deficit of knowledge about pain assessment tools and management. Owing to differences in availability of resources, a disparity exists between health-related quality of life of cancer patients treated at public- and private-sector hospitals in Pakistan. Methodology The Indus Hospital and Health Network partnered with nine publicsector hospitals nationwide to improve pediatric oncology practices. Supported by the My Child Matters grant, training sessions were conducted for nurses at each publicsector pediatric oncology unit (POU) from March to December 2021. Pain assessment tools were provided. To assess retention and implementation of practices, a knowledge, attitudes, and practices questionnaire was distributed online to nurses at each POU. All responses remained anonymous. Results Fifty-four responses were recorded, 85% were female and most were between 26 and 30 years of age. Most of the participants held a diploma in nursing and were designated charge nurses with more than 6 years of experience. Forty nurses reported routinely assessing pain; the most common reason for not doing so was increased workload. Correlations were observed between routinely performing pain assessment and the number of patients per nurse, availability of formal credentialing or certifications at the institution and routinely performing pain assessment, availability of trainings focused on pain assessment and routinely performing pain assessment, and qualification of nurses and knowledge of nonpharmacological pain assessment methods. Conclusion Strategies to improve pain assessment knowledge and practices among pediatric oncology nurses in LMICs must be developed to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Compassion is a crucial aspect in the management of pediatric oncology patients as it has the potential to enhance nurse satisfaction levels, thereby further enhancing the quality and safety of the care they deliver. This study aimed to investigate nurses' understanding and experience of compassionate care when working in pediatric oncology departments. Methods: This research utilized a qualitative descriptive design. Content analysis was used to make sense of data collected via individual and semi-structured interviews conducted with nurses (n = 32) working in pediatric oncology departments. Results: Nurses' understanding of compassionate care for children with cancer was organized into two categories: Humanistic compassionate care and compassionate end-of-life care. The humanistic compassionate care category comprised of three subcategories: (1) empathy, (2) altruism, and (3) respect for the cultural values and beliefs of the family. The compassionate end-of-life care category comprised of two subcategories: (1) facilitating parents' presence at the child's bedside and (2) creating suitable conditions for accepting the death of a child. Conclusion: Compassionate care for children with cancer is marked by a strong emphasis on humanistic, cultural, and end-of-life considerations. Our findings further emphasize the paramount importance of taking families' presence, wishes and beliefs into consideration within this context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A quiz about critical care nursing is presented, with topics including traumatic brain injury, fever and hypotension in a patient receiving chemotherapy, and abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Introduction Management of patients with total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) is challenging for pediatric surgeons. The purpose of this study was to review our institution's 20-year experience regarding long-term outcomes and multidisciplinary team management of these patients after an ileorectal Duhamel pull-through procedure. Materials and Methods Retrospective review was conducted for all patients diagnosed with TCA in our tertiary institution. Data were collected on demographics, clinical presentation, complications, need for additional surgery, and long-term effects on bowel function. Results Of a total of 202 patients with Hirschsprung's disease, 13 were diagnosed with TCA (6.4%). Clinical presentation was variable. Eleven presented in neonatal period with distal bowel obstruction and two presented with constipation in early infancy. Ileorectal Duhamel pull-through was performed in all patients. Median follow-up was 13 years. Eleven are toilet trained, of whom five are fully continent. Six continue to have problems with bowel continence or constipation. One developed recurrent episode of Hirschsprung's associated enterocolitis. Two patients had stoma re-established. Patients experiencing difficulties in bowel function are jointly managed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of surgeons, gastroenterologists, pediatric psychologists, and clinical nurse specialists. Conclusion TCA can be associated with significant long-term morbidity. Nearly half of the patients in this series have ongoing problems with bowel continence requiring a permanent stoma in some. Diligent follow-up coupled with inputs of a multidisciplinary team has greatly helped manage these complex patients in our institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Nurses are vital partners in the development of pediatric neurocritical care (PNCC) programs. Nursing expertise is acknowledged to be an integral component of high-quality specialty patient care in the field, but little guidance exists regarding educational requirements to build that expertise. We sought to obtain expert consensus from nursing professionals and physicians on curricular priorities for specialized PNCC nursing education in pediatric centers across the United States. Methods: We used a modified Delphi study technique surveying a multidisciplinary expert panel of nursing professionals and physicians. Online surveys were distributed to 44 panelists over three rounds to achieve consensus on curricular topics deemed essential for PNCC nursing education. During each round, panelists were asked to rate topics as essential or not essential, as well as given opportunities to provide feedback and suggest changes. Feedback was shared anonymously to the panelist group throughout the process. Results: From 70 initial individual topics, the consensus process yielded 19 refined topics that were confirmed to be essential for a PNCC nursing curriculum by the expert panel. Discrepancies existed regarding how universally to recommend topics of advanced neuromonitoring, such as brain tissue oxygenation; specialized neurological assessments, such as the serial neurological assessment in pediatrics or National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; and some disease-based populations. Panelists remarked that not all centers see specific diseases, and not all centers currently employ advanced neuromonitoring technologies and skills. Conclusions: We report 19 widely accepted curricular priorities that can serve as a standard educational base for PNCC nursing. Developing education for nurses in PNCC will complement PNCC programs with targeted nursing expertise that extends comprehensive specialty care to the bedside. Further work is necessary to effectively execute educational certification programs, implement nursing standards in the field, and evaluate the impact of nursing expertise on patient care and outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Société Internationale d'Oncologie Pédiatrique [International Society of Paediatric Oncology] (SIOP), founded in 1969, aims to improve the lives of children and adolescents with cancer through global collaboration, education, training, research and advocacy. The annual congress provides the opportunity to share late-breaking research, clinical experiences and debate, with experts worldwide. SIOP's six Continental Branches represent their constituent members in North America, Oceania, Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia and bring best practices and recent research findings of value to their specific patient populations. In 1990, the SIOP Board of Directors addressed the formerly predominantly European/North American society transforming into a global association by establishing a scholarship program to bring low- and middle-income country (LMIC) paediatric oncologists and nurses to SIOP meetings. A major achievement was SIOP's acceptance as a World Health Organisation (WHO) non-state actor in official relations in 2018, joining 220 non-governmental organisations, international business associations and philanthropic foundations with this privilege. SIOP supports advocacy with WHO member states and civil society to highlight the specific needs of cancer in this age-group through key programs especially supporting the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer. Sustained improvement in childhood cancer outcomes has paralleled the integration of research with care; thus, SIOP launched a Programme for Advancing Research Capacity for funding selected clinical trial groups in LMICs. SIOP supports south-south partnerships, and the principles elegantly expressed in SIOP Africa's checklist for co-branding projects, that include the prioritisation of local needs, cultivation of local expertise and commitment to equitable partnerships. SIOP now counts approximately 3,000 members from over 128 countries; 39% are from more than 60 LMICs. SIOP members have multidisciplinary expertise on all aspects of childhood cancer care working in collaboration with key stakeholders including governments, civil society organisations and funders to improve the lives of children/adolescents with cancer everywhere in all ways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study was conducted to determine the effect of the therapeutic play method implemented on the pre- and postcircumcision pain and anxiety levels of children and mothers' anxiety levels in the pediatric surgery clinic. Prospective, randomized clinical trial. The study consisted of children between the ages of 3 to 6 admitted to the pediatric surgery clinic and their mothers (N = 120; Therapeutic playgroup = 60, Control group = 60). As a therapeutic play method the children and their mothers used play dough during the structured conversation for about 10 minutes before and after the operation. A questionnaire, the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) pain scale, the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale (CEMS) anxiety scale, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-S (STAI-S) anxiety scale for parents were used to collect data. In the pre- and postcircumcision period, the pain and anxiety levels of children and mothers' anxiety levels in the therapeutic playgroup were statistically lower compared to the control group (P <.05). In the postoperative period, a positive and significance correlation was found between anxiety levels of the mothers and pain and anxiety levels of children in the control group (P <.05). The therapeutic play method was effective in reducing the pain and anxiety levels of children and mothers' anxiety in the pre- and postcircumcision period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Secure messaging (SM) is a communication feature within a patient portal that allows patients and clinical staff to exchange health-related information securely and confidentially. Purpose: This study aimed to explore how pediatric clinical staff use SM, identify challenges in its implementation, and suggest quality improvements. Methods: A descriptive quantitative study was administered using an online survey in a large health care system. The Task, User, Representation, and Function framework guided the research. Results: The survey participants were moderately satisfied with the SM. Opportunities to design this system to be more efficient and maximize patient safety were identified. Conclusion: Improving training and workflow can aid in incorporating SM into clinician's daily routines, focusing on enhancing user satisfaction. Future developments aimed at increasing usage and standardizing message content are crucial for encouraging adoption and ensuring patient safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, opinions, competence, and barriers of nurses providing trauma-informed care (TIC) to children in hospitals. Methods: Data were collected from 198 nurses nationwide using the TIC Provider Survey developed by the Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress in July, 2024. Descriptive statistics, t tests, and one-way ANOVA were conducted using the IBM SPSS Statistics software (ver. 23.0, IBM Corp.). Results: Of the 13 items assessing knowledge of TIC, seven had a correct response rate of over 90%. However, the correct response rate for these three items were less than 30%. Regarding opinions on the TIC, more than 90% of participants agreed with five of the seven items. In self-rated competence in providing TIC, they were not competent in responding to a child's (or parent's) questions about whether the child is going to die or understanding how traumatic stress may present differently according to developmental stages. The major barriers to providing TIC were time constraints, lack of training, and organizational support. Items with relatively low performance rates were 'teach parents what to say to their child after a difficult/sick/scary experience, and teach child or parents the specific ways to cope with unpleasant experiences'. Conclusion: This study suggests that it can contribute to the development of specific guidelines for nurses to effectively apply TIC in pediatric and family nursing practice, emphasizing the need for educational programs to support this implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aimed to systematically review studies on the effect of peer tutoring on pediatric nursing education for nursing students and identify its contents and characteristics. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted from November to December 2023 across databases including PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, ProQuest, and others. We included both published and unpublished literature in English or Korean. Three reviewers independently screened and selected eligible studies that involved undergraduate nursing students participating in peer tutoring programs focused on pediatric nursing education. We analyzed quantitative outcomes related to learning effects and learner responses. The quality of the studies was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials and the risk of bias assessment tool for non-randomized studies. Results: Five studies were reviewed, encompassing randomized controlled trials, a non-randomized controlled trial, a cohort study, and a before-after study. These interventions were conducted in school settings or pediatric clinical environments and featured different forms of peer teaching: horizontal, near-peer, and reciprocal. The tutor-to-tutee ratios ranged from 1:3 to 1:36.5. The educational content covered nursing care for major neonatal diseases, communication skills, medication administration, and resuscitation techniques. Significant improvements in cognitive knowledge and communication skills were observed among nursing students. However, there was noticeable variability in the design and reporting of the studies. Conclusion: Peer tutoring programs can effectively enhance pediatric nursing education by improving nursing students' knowledge and skills. For future meta-analyses, more studies in this field reported according to reporting guidelines are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of nurse's knowledge and self-efficacy on nursing performance in pediatric intravenous fluid management and provide the primary data necessary for the efficient intravenous injection management of hospitalized children. Methods: This study was a descriptive study design with 141 nurses who perform pediatric intravenous therapy care at eight hospitals in the S, C, D, and S regions. Data were collected from September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. Results: Nursing performance of pediatric intravenous injection management was significantly positively correlated with knowledge (r=.44, p<.001) and self-efficacy (r=.19, p=.022). Nurses' knowledge (β=.42, p<.001) and self-efficacy (β=.22, p=.004) of pediatric intravenous injection management and care were identified as significant predictors of nursing performance thereof, with these two factors explaining 21.9% of the variance. Conclusion: This study found that knowledge and self-efficacy of pediatric intravenous injection management are significant predictors of the practice of intravenous care among pediatric nurses. Therefore, considering these factors, education and intervention programs should be developed to enhance pediatric nurses' knowledge and self-efficacy regarding intravenous injection management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of pediatric nurses' perception of patient safety culture and their partnership with patients' parents on pediatric patient safety nursing activities. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted over a two-month period, from October to November 2022, utilizing self-reported questionnaires. The study included 165 nurses, each having at least 6 months of working experience in wards where children were admitted. These nurses were selected from 13 pediatric specialty hospitals, general hospitals, and university hospitals across seven regions. The data analysis was performed using the SPSS/WIN 26.0 program (IBM Corp.) for descriptive statistics, t-test, One-way ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. Results: The average scores for awareness of patient safety culture, partnership with patients' parents, and pediatric patient safety nursing activities were 3.37±0.41, 3.94±0.41, and 4.50±0.38, out of 5 points respectively. The factors influencing pediatric patient safety nursing activities were identified as a partnership with patients' parents (β=.41, p<.001). Among hospital-related characteristics, safety management committee (β=.16, p=.029) and safety management regulations (β=.17, p=.016) were also analyzed as factors influencing patient safety nursing activities. These factors accounted for 29.2% of the explanatory power for pediatric patient safety nursing activities. Conclusion: Based on the above study results, we found that to promote safe nursing activities for pediatric patients, developing and implementing training programs that enhance partnerships with patient's parents was imperative, and establishing work regulations and a safety management committee to systematically manage safety management tasks was deemed important. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Hybrid simulation has emerged to increase the practicality of simulation training by combining simulators and standardized patient (SP) that implement realistic clinical environments at a high level. This study aimed to develop a hybrid simulation program focused on case of pediatric cardiac catheterization and to evaluate its effectiveness. Methods: The hybrid simulation program was developed according to the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) model. And deep learning-based analysis program was used to analyze non-verbal communication with SP and applied it for debriefing sessions. To verify the effect of the program, a quasi-experimental study using a random assignment design was conducted. In total, 48 nursing students (n=24 in the experimental group; n=24 in the control group) participated in the study. Results: Knowledge (F=3.53, p=.038), confidence in clinical performance (F=9.73, p<.001), and communication self-efficacy (F=5.20, p=.007) showed a significant difference in both groups and interaction between time points, and the communication ability of the experimental group increased significantly (t=3.32, p=.003). Conclusion: Hybrid simulation program developed in this study has been proven effective, it can be implemented in child nursing education. Future research should focus on developing and incorporating various hybrid simulation programs using SP into the nursing curriculum and evaluating their effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: To evaluate knowledge and performance levels regarding intravenous (IV) medication administration to patients among nurses working in paediatric centers of Nepal. Design: A cross‐sectional descriptive observational study. Methods: Enumerative sampling method was used for participant selection from the four hospitals having paediatric units. Data were collected using knowledge survey and observational checklist on four phases of IV medication administration. Results: Of 115 nurses, 14 (12.2%) had adequate knowledge about IV medication administration whereas none had good level and only 20 nurses (17.4%) had fair level of performance. There was a weak negative correlation between knowledge and practice scores. Nurses working 8‐h shifts had better performance than those working 6‐h shifts; however, the recommended nurse–patient ratio was not maintained in 80% of observed shifts. The findings highlight the importance of upgrading nurses' knowledge and professional competencies on medication administration to improve the quality of patient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Globally, there is increasingly high prevalence of mental disorders across all age groups and social classes with more being projected by 2030, but without commensurate resources for mental health care delivery especially in developing countries. Purpose: This study examined the impacts of clinical psychiatric posting on career choice in psychiatry among nursing students in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Methods: A prospective cohort research design was used and data were collected using attitude towards psychiatry (ATP), mental illness clinician attitude scale (MICA-4) and researcher developed questionnaires on career choice in pre and post clinical posting approach. This study was conducted between November, 2023 to May 2024. A sample size of 400 students (with data collected before posting and after posting) were involved in the study. Data were coded, cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 26. McNemar Test was used to determine effects of clinical posting on career choices in psychiatry. Simple and multiple logistic regressions were used to analyze data on determinants of career choices in psychiatry. The hypotheses (Null and alternative hypotheses) were tested at p-value < 0.05. Results: Psychiatric and mental health nursing was one of the least preferred specialty, 21(6%) respondents showed interest before clinical posting and 25(7.1%) after the posting. Commonly preferred specialty was pediatric nursing (20.5%), community health nursing (17.1%) and midwifery (17.7%). McNemer test showed no statistically significant differences in choice of psychiatry before and after clinical posting. Key determinants of career choices were interest in psychiatry (AOR = 16.06(95% CI = 1.10, 14.96) P = 0.009), interest in community services (AOR = 4.01(95% CI = 1.32, 12.20)P = 0.014), family influence(AOR = 13.76(95% CI = 1.74, 108.57)p = 0.013) and job satisfaction(AOR = 0.10(95% CI = 0.03, 0.26)P < 0.001). Conclusion: The researcher therefore concluded that clinical psychiatric posting has no significant impacts on career choices in psychiatry among nursing students in Nigeria. Interest of the students, family influence and job satisfaction were significantly associated with career choices among the respondents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT Aim Design Methods Results Conclusion Implications for the Profession and Patient Care Impact Reporting Method Patient or Public Contribution To identify and compare factors associated with pain perception and management among paediatric nurses and nursing students using virtual human technology.This study employed a comparative, cross‐sectional design.Fifty‐one paediatric nurses from a tertiary hospital and 50 senior nursing students from a nursing college, both located in South Korea, participated in the study. Virtual vignettes, including scenarios with virtual children and their clinical information, were used to assess participants' pain perception and management. The virtual children, created from real face photos, varied in age (young/old), sex (boy/girl) and facial expressions (smile/grimace). Participants rated perceived pain scores and selected management choices for eight virtual vignettes, which were randomly presented. The Korean version of the Paediatric Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Survey was completed along with demographic information.Both paediatric nurses and nursing students rated pain scores lower than the actual pain scores reported by virtual children. Nurses rated higher pain scores and accordingly selected more medication doses compared to students. Beyond pain‐related knowledge, the facial expression of the virtual child influenced pain rating and medication choices, while age and sex had no effect.Nursing students were more sensitive to the facial expressions of virtual children when rating their pain compared to nurses. Future studies should explore how paediatric nurses' clinical experiences impact their assessment and management of child patient pain.Paediatric nurses' knowledge of pain is inadequate, necessitating ongoing education in pain management. Both nurses and nursing students should self‐reflect on their pain assessment practices to ensure unbiased care regardless of child patients' characteristics.Virtual human technology can be utilised to train nurses and students to identify and address any biases in their assessment of patients' pain perception.STROBE checklist, cross‐sectional.Digital face photos of four healthy children were used as the fundamental material for creating virtual children, with their parents' consent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Blended learning is a teaching approach that integrates online self-learning and classroom teaching. It emphasizes students' self-directed learning, actively engaging, as well as communication and collaboration. Blended learning develops the qualities in nursing undergraduate students with problem-solving ability, clinical thinking, and communication skills as nurses have. Currently, learners' experience has become an important factor in determining the success of blended learning. Aim: To learn about the experiences and perceptions of undergraduate nursing students regarding blending learning in pediatric nursing. Methods: A mixed methods design beginning with a quantitative data collection and analysis phase to inform the subsequent qualitative phase was utilized. This study was conducted among undergraduate nursing students at one university in China. In the quantitative study phase, a convenience sample of 59 students completed the online survey while the qualitative study phase included nine students recruited by purposive sampling. The qualitative data were collected using individual semistructured in-depth interviews. Audio data were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. The findings from those two phases were integrated into the final analysis. Results: The majority (89.8%) of students reported satisfaction with blended learning. Among various teaching methods, case-based learning (CBL) was the most preferred (98.3%). Regarding the qualitative data, students reported positive experiences with blended learning including well-organized course structure, resourceful course content, and high teacher quality. They stated that blended learning improved the learning outcomes such as improving problem-solving ability and developing clinical thinking. They also provided suggestions for achieving better learning outcomes, including providing stressful learning activities, optimizing online course design, and improving the quality of group learning. Conclusions: The blended learning model of pediatric nursing based on the Community of Inquiry framework provides a positive learning experience for nursing undergraduate students. However, ongoing assessment and improvement of the blended learning process are also needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Professional nursing organizations (PNOs) are vital for pediatric nurses, offering resources that enhance clinical skills, career growth, and advocacy efforts. By joining a PNO, pediatric nurses gain access to educational opportunities, leadership training, and support for evidence-based practice. This involvement not only advances their careers, but also strengthens the profession and contributes to improved patient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) was one of the highest mortality congenital heart defects; however, children with HLHS are living longer with medical and technological advancements. This reality resulted in an increased need for primary palliative care. Nurses assume a direct role in providing care to this specific population. Methods: The literature review from PubMed and CINHAL included key terms primary palliative care, pediatric palliative care, pediatric cardiology, HLHS AND nursing care, the role of the pediatric nurse, and pediatric palliative care education. Articles focusing on children with HLHS, pediatric palliative care, the nursing role, pediatric palliative care education, and parental perspectives were included. Articles with a focus on adults with congenital heart disease were excluded. Results: Thirty-three sources were selected for the final review. Palliative care has grown, specializing in children's care. Cardiology providers could improve upon integrating primary palliative care into practice compared to other pediatric specialties. This integration would enhance the quality of life for children with HLHS. Nurses who work with this population are essential in providing this type of care, and require proper education and training. Discussion: After reviewing the articles, it was evident that the nurse's role is crucial in providing primary palliative care to children with HLHS to maintain their quality of life. However, a gap in the literature exists, warranting further research on this topic. Findings in this article suggest that conducting and implementing research and relevant education might provide a better understanding of primary palliative care and its impact on children with HLHS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric nursing's history, from its origins in the 1600s to the present day. It explores the development of pediatric nursing education, the introduction of family-centered care, the rise of pediatricspecific training programs, and the challenges faced by today's nurse educators. Emphasizing the importance of experiential learning and culturally competent education, this article highlights the ongoing need to prepare nurses for the complex and dynamic field of pediatric care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Equitable access to appropriate care, emergency department services, and in-home support aids are needed to minimize the occurrences of adverse events that have a significant impact on families. However, many families of children with medical complexity (CMC) lack consistent care due to issues of health inequity. We conducted 11 qualitative interviews with primary caregivers who were asked about their experiences of providing care to children who have a tracheostomy and are supported by multiple life-saving machines at home. Guided by ecological systems theory, we identified three themes that contextualize the lived experiences of the participants who expressed needs that arose from poor interactions within the mesosystem. Findings convey participant frustrations that result from insufficient support, ineffective training, and inadequate healthcare coverage. Although each theme is organized systematically to emphasize specific concerns within the mesosystem, together these themes emphasize the inextricable relationship between daily needs with systemic barriers to care. We provide a discussion of these needs with a broader context that also impacts the perceived quality of care among families managing the needs of their children who are supported by life-saving technology. By addressing existing challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement within the healthcare system, we seek to contribute to the collective effort of advocating for ethical systemic change on behalf of CMC and their families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of radiation safety training developed for nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs). Materials and Methods: This study was carried out on a total of 144 nurses working in the neonatal and pediatric ICUs of two different hospitals. The radiation safety training developed for the nurses of the ICU for the nurses in the training group (n=62) was given face-to-face in 7 sessions in groups of 8-10 people. The data were collected through the descriptive information form and the radiation safety information form, as well as the observations made by the researcher. Results: As a result of the observations, the development of protective behaviors against ionized radiation of the nurses in the training group increased significantly both compared to the control group and pre-training case (p<0.05). It was determined that score averages of radiation safety knowledge levels of intensive care nurses in training group increased significantly. In the last observations, it was determined that there was a significant decrease in the use of some personal protective equipment by the nurses in the training group (p<0.05). Over time, a limited decrease was observed in the radiation safety knowledge levels of the nurses in the training group. Conclusion: It has been concluded that the radiation safety training applied within the scope of the research is an effective method in ensuring the radiation safety of the nurses working in the ICUs. Correct safety practices of employees in ICU units are expected to have a positive impact on patient and employee safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: An increased demand for pediatric-focused advanced practice providers (APPs) exists to address the health care needs of children with medical complexity. Postlicensure advanced practice fellowship programs have been developed to help improve novice provider transition to practice, reducing attrition. Objectives: The objectives of this integrative review are to (1) identify outcome measurements of pediatric-focused advanced practice fellowship programs and (2) evaluate the outcome measures to guide future implications for practice. Data sources: A systematic integrative literature review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched in August and September 2022. Articles met inclusion criteria if they included new graduate APPs, reported the intervention of a pediatric fellowship program, and shared outcome measurements. Studies were excluded if they did not directly report on fellowship program outcome measures. Thirteen studies met inclusion criteria and were summarized and appraised for quality using the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model. Conclusions: Four themes from the literature included the favorable impact of advanced practice fellowship programs on (a) job satisfaction, (b) retention, (c) clinical and professional performance, and (d) financial outcomes. Variable strategies were used to measure outcomes across programs. Implications for practice: Postlicensure pediatric-focused advanced practice fellowship programs seem to improve retention and job satisfaction, increase provider confidence, and bring a favorable return on investment for the organization. Future work should include investment in developing validated, standardized assessment tools to support future development of these programs in the pediatric population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Delirium commonly occurs in paediatric patients with acute critical illness and negatively affects clinical outcomes. Variations in delirium knowledge levels and its management have been noted among nurses. Aims: This study investigated nurses' experiences and knowledge levels regarding paediatric delirium. Additionally, we aimed to assess the gap between knowledge levels and practical experiences with paediatric delirium. Study Design: This cross‐sectional descriptive study conveniently sampled paediatric nurses from a university hospital in South Korea between September 2022 and March 2023. Nursing experiences with paediatric delirium and delirium knowledge levels were measured using structured survey questionnaires. Delirium knowledge was scored 0 to 47, and higher scores indicated higher levels of delirium‐related knowledge. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and presented as mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage. Results: A total of 127 paediatric nurses participated in this study; 40.2% had experience with 1–5 delirium cases in the previous year, and 86.6% (n = 110) had never used assessment tools for paediatric delirium assessment. The mean total delirium knowledge score was 34.45 ± 5.4; the mean scores of knowledge regarding aetiology, signs and symptoms and nursing management of delirium were 8.93 ± 1.31, 13.24 ± 2.81 and 12.3 ± 2.7, respectively. Interventions associated with a lower level of delirium‐related knowledge and a lower performance rate included avoiding restraint use and maintaining hydration and electrolyte levels. Interventions associated with a higher level of delirium‐related knowledge but a lower rate of performance comprised providing orientation, offering emotional support, allowing participants to stay with family members and administering medications to manage delirium. Conclusions: Although nurses working in paediatric units exhibited high rate of delirium nursing care, there was the gap between their delirium‐related knowledge and practice. Nurses need to be aware of the insufficient part of delirium care, and paediatric delirium education should be reinforced. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Preventing, assessing and systematically managing paediatric delirium is crucial, and considering the study results, delirium education among nurses is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction and history: In Mongolia, pediatric anesthesia has advanced during the past 25 years through expanded, standardized education programs and international collaboration. Pediatric anesthesia is a recognized specialty, covering all surgical services, including cardiac and transplant, using physicians and nurses. Training: The pediatric anesthesia fellowship is 6 months after 2 years of residency; pediatric nurse anesthesia training is 6 months. Conclusion: As a Low‐ and Middle‐Income Country (LMIC) with low population density and extreme weather, the challenges include insufficient equipment, supplies, and clinician numbers, matching few clinicians to many varied patient locations, and covering surgical emergencies over distance and weather. In Thailand, education and training in pediatric anesthesia remain a focus: Pediatric anesthesia is an official subspecialty, the fellowship is accredited, using a competency‐based curriculum with milestones of Direct Observation of Procedural Skills and Entrusted Professional Activities. The Bangkok Anesthesia Regional Training Center (BARTC)‐Pediatrics, jointly sponsored by the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA) and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA), have expanded training to anesthesiologists worldwide. Challenges include difficulty balancing service workload and education, as well as attracting pediatric anesthesia fellows due to the strong private sector job market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The education-to-practice gap is magnified in pediatric nursing due to decreasing pediatric content offered in undergraduate programs, including less pediatric clinical time and inconsistent and inadequate clinical experiences. Examine student perceptions of learning and confidence by comparing a high-fidelity pediatric simulation series and acute care pediatric clinical. The SET-M tool compared settings and included open-ended questions to add insight. Sample: In an undergraduate nursing program in a university in the Midwest United States, 124 students completed the anonymous survey rating each experience for learning and confidence in assessment, clinical decision-making, communication, and safety. Results: Students rated the simulation series higher than clinical for all categories except patient communication. Student perceptions of learning in high-fidelity simulation revealed increased confidence and competence and the belief that simulation complements the clinical experience and bridges the theory and clinical courses. • Pediatric content in undergraduate nursing curriculum has declined. • Undergraduate nursing students get limited exposure to pediatric clinical experiences. • High-fidelity simulation is an effective teaching modality in undergraduate nursing. • Students rate learning in simulation experiences favorably. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the relationship between burnout levels of moral distress and missed nursing care in pediatric nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2023. Pediatric nurses working in two hospitals and providing direct care to children (n = 140) completed the Moral Distress Scale-Revised Pediatric Nurses, MISSCARE Survey - Pediatric Version and Burnout Measure-Short Version questionnaire. Multivariate regression analysis modeling was applied to test the mediating effect on the relationship between burnout, moral distress, and missed nursing care. There was a significant positive correlation between the Moral Distress Scale-Revised Pediatric Nurses and its sub-dimensions and the Burnout Measure-Short Version (p < 0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between the mean MISSCARE- Survey-Ped score of the nurses participating in the study and its sub-dimensions and Burnout Measure-Short Version (p < 0.05). Providing Benefit-Do No Harm, one of the Moral Distress Scale-Revised Pediatric Nurses sub-dimensions, and Labour Resources, one of the MISSCARE sub-dimensions, were found to be predictors of burnout. The ethical principle of Providing Benefit-Do No Harm was found to mediate between moral distress and burnout and reduce burnout associated with missed care. Accordingly, as the nurses' moral distress and inability to meet the necessary patient care increase, their burnout levels also increase. Providing Benefit-Do No Harm is an basic ethical principle that will positively affect the burnout level of pediatric nurses. This study may provide insights into ethics training, communication improvement strategies, and individual support intervention programs aimed at reducing moral distress, and burnout and improving the coping mechanisms of nurses working in pediatric wards. • Nurses working in pediatric wards may face ethical problems and their burnout levels may be negatively affected. • Pediatric nurses report needing more staff, time, or resources to provide necessary care. • Interventions focusing on ethical principles can reduce professional burnout by coordinating missed care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was carried out to adapt a measurement tool that can be used to measure the perceived satisfaction level of parents of pediatric patients hospitalized in a pediatric clinic with care from pediatric nurses and to examine its psychometric properties. The study was conducted methodologically with 301 parents of children who were hospitalized in the pediatric clinic of a university hospital between September and December 2023. Explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed on the data to establish the validity of the scale, Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient, split-half, item-total score methods were utilized to test its reliability. The scale consisted of 26 items and a single dimension. It was determined that the total explained variance ratio was 79.246%. According to the confirmatory factor analysis results, goodness of fit values were determined as RMSEA = 0.077, CFI = 0.96, IFI = 0.97, RFI = 0.92, NFI = 0.93, and TLI = 0.96. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated as α = 0.989 for the total scale. The Parents' Perception of Satisfaction with Care from Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Instrument is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to measure the perceived satisfaction level of parents of pediatric patients hospitalized in a pediatric clinic with nursing care. The scale can contribute to determining the perceived satisfaction levels of parents of pediatric patients hospitalized in the pediatric clinic with nursing care and, if there is a problem, to providing regular in-service training for pediatric nurses who are responsible for pediatric patient safety and quality of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The PiccPed® health application was developed to support clinical decision-making in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) management. We aimed to evaluate its impact on nurses' knowledge regarding the prevention of PICC-associated adverse events in pediatrics and neonatology. A quasi-experimental, pre-post intervention study, was conducted with a dependent/paired sample of pediatric and neonatal nurses from two tertiary hospitals in South Brazil. Data were collected from October 2022 to January 2023 across three phases: pre-, intervention (use of the PiccPed®) and post-test. Study outcomes were a knowledge test (15 questions) of evidence-based PICC maintenance procedures, and PiccPed® app time spent and screens used. A total of 56 nurses completed the study. The post-test mean score was significantly higher (12/15; standard deviation (SD) 1.9) in comparison with the pre-test (mean 9/15; SD 2.2). The change in scores was significantly higher for nurses without postgraduate qualifications, in comparison to those with (Mean Difference 1.26; p = 0.039). Each minute using the app resulted in a significant increase of 0.04 points (95% confidence interval 0.01–0.08; p = 0.014) on the mean post-test score (10.94 points). Conclusion: The research demonstrated that PiccPed® enhances nurses' learning regarding the prevention of adverse events associated with PICC maintenance in pediatrics and neonatology. The app can be safely and effectively used for training and continuing education of nurses who care for children and neonates with PICCs. • PiccPed® positively impacts nurses' knowledge, preventing adverse events in PICC maintenance for pediatric and neonatal patients • PiccPed® is effective across a variety of training levels and surrounding nurses' characteristics. • This research supports future studies evaluating the tool's effectiveness in improving knowledge among students and professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to explore the real experiences and needs of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) preterm intergenerational caregivers for discharge preparation and provide a basis for nursing staff to formulate systemic and personalized health education plans and continuous nursing plans for preterm discharge. This was a descriptive qualitative study. An objective sampling method was used to select 16 intergenerational caregivers of preterm infants admitted to the NICU of tertiary obstetrics and gynecology hospitals in Zhejiang and Jilin provinces from December 2023 to February 2024. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on the day of discharge of the preterm infants and six weeks after discharge. Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method was used to analyze the interview data. Based on the existence, relatedness, and growth (ERG) theory, the discharge preparation experiences and needs of neonatal intergenerational caregivers in the NICU were summarized into three themes: psychological condition, care capacity condition, and multi-party support needs. In the process of hospital discharge preparation, intergenerational caregivers of premature infants in NICU have multiple needs, including enhancing nursing ability and obtaining psychological and multi-party support. It is helpful to take effective interventions to improve their readiness for discharge. The nursing staff should develop personalized discharge health education plans and continuous nursing plans to improve the level of discharge preparation. There were no patient or public contributions. • Intergenerational caregivers are one of the main caregivers after discharge of premature infants in China, but their level of discharge readiness is easily overlooked. • In the process of discharge preparation, the intergenerational caregivers of premature infants in NICU have various needs such as enhancing independent care ability, obtaining professional guidance from medical staff and family emotional support. • Medical institutions should develop personalized discharge health education plan and continuous care plan for intergenerational caregivers to improve their discharge readiness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Trust is central to the development of nurse-patient relationships. Pediatric nurses encounter difficulties developing trust with children and their caregivers. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify, examine, and summarize available evidence on the concept of trust among nurses and children/caregivers when admitted to hospital inpatient care units. Using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for conducing and reporting scoping reviews, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Cochrane DSR, Cochrane Central, and JBI EBP were searched for qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and review studies with no time limits published in English. Included studies presented findings on the experiences of developing trust between pediatric nurses and children under 18 years of age and their caregivers within inpatient care units. A total of 12,269 titles and abstracts were reviewed independently by two reviewers. 366 full-text articles were retrieved, a final of 81 studies were included in the review. Trust was bi-directional between nurses and children/caregivers, developed over time during multiple interactions, and foundational to the development of relationships. Distinct facilitators and barriers to the development of trust between nurses and children/caregivers were identified. The development of trust was rewarding and enriching for both nurses and children/caregivers and was the fundamental to the provision of safe and high-quality nursing care. Findings provide nurses with direction and strategies on how to develop and maintain trust with children/caregivers on inpatient care units. The development of training programs and interventions geared at equipping nurses with the skills to develop trust with children/caregivers is needed. • Children/caregivers on inpatient care units are in a position of vulnerability and rely on nurses. • Trust between nurses and children/caregivers is the foundation to quality and safe nursing care. • Trust between nurses and children/caregivers helps foster therapeutic relationships. • Trust between nurses and caregivers influences caregivers' mental well-being. • Pediatric nurses on inpatient care units require education on how to develop trust. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Because of the importance of genetics and genomics for health care, efforts to promote inclusion of genetics and genomics in undergraduate nursing programs has increased in the past 20 years. However, the success of these efforts has not been measured recently. Method: Information from Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited 4-year baccalaureate nursing programs in the United States was searched, and program administrators were surveyed regarding inclusion of genetics and genomics in program requirements. Results: More than half (57%) of 711 programs analyzed included genetics and genomics in their curriculum, with <6% of programs requiring a standalone course. Although 43% of programs did not mention genetics and genomics in their curriculum, some programs that did not specifically identify genetics and genomics in course descriptions may incorporate these topics. Conclusion: Despite the growing importance of genetics and genomics in health care, many prelicensure baccalaureate nursing programs include little instruction on these topics. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(9):613–618.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]