This article reports on children's experiences of hospitalization. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with 11 children aged between seven and 14 years from four paediatric units in England. The children identified a range of fears and concerns, which included: separation from parents and family; unfamiliar environment; investigations and treatments; and loss of self-determination. The…
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Journal of Child Health Care is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life, Infant Development and Preterm Care, Child and Adolescent Health.
| Publisher | SAGE |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Child Health Care, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Infant Development and Preterm Care Child and Adolescent Health Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Family and Disability Support Research |
| ISSN | 1367-4935 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.63 |
| h-index | 64 |
| i10-index | 595 |
| Total citations | 22,025 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Lancashire |
| Journal website | www.sagepub.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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In this article, we argue for a conceptual move from family-centred care (FCC) to a child-centred care approach and the implications for clinical nursing practice. Firstly, we argue that the parents and professional dominance constructs an asymmetric relationship towards the child, which may take away the focus from the child; Secondly, we need to renew…
The aim of this systematic review was to critically examine the research that quantifies and describes the daily patterns of time use by parents of children with complex needs. Four electronic databases were searched. A total of 32 studies (30 peer-reviewed journal articles and two theses) met the inclusion criteria. Three key findings emerged from…
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) asserts the right of every child to self-determination, dignity, respect, non-interference, and the right to make informed decisions. The provision of quality care in health services tailored to children's preferences means that health professionals have a responsibility to ensure children's rights, and that the child…
This qualitative study used focus groups to identify the differences and similarities in the experiences of parents of children with a disability. Two main themes emerged, showing the ways in which the mothers and fathers are alike or different. One concerns roles, actual and expected, in the various subsystems of family life. The other concerns…