Date of Award

12-19-2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MSc in Nursing

First Advisor

Dr Laila Ladak

Second Advisor

Ms. Sharifa Lalani

Third Advisor

Mr. Babar Islam

Department

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Taking a child to the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) whether for a visit or admission can be a profoundly distressing event for parents, often intensifying their anxiety, triggering feelings of depression, and creating conflicts within their parental roles. The stress experienced by parents is further increased by interruptions to their usual routines and the pressure to make crucial decisions regarding their child’s care. Nurses often focus on treating the child, but parents’ emotional and physical needs are sometimes ignored that decrease satisfaction level. This lack of support can add to the parents' stress and anxiety, showing how important it is to take care of parents' needs as well as their child's.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore parents' views on the significance of their needs within the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) by utilizing the CCFNI-ED Scale and to analyse the sociodemographic factors that could affect CCFNI-ED scores.
Methodology: This study utilized an analytical cross-sectional design to evaluate key needs among parents. A sample of 278 participants was conveniently selected from the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at a tertiary care hospital. Data were collected using the CCFNI-ED, a tool known for its reliability and validity. The analysis was conducted in SPSS Version 26.0, applying both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including One-way ANOVA and independent-samples tests, to explore relations between the dependent and independent variables.
Findings: The significant insights showed that the highest priority for family members was 'Feeling that hospital staff care about their child' (mean score = 3.55 ± 0.59). Among the need domains, Interactions with family members were rated as the highest priority, with a mean score of (3.49 ± 0.53), closely succeeded by the involvement of family members in ED care, which received a mean score of (3.46 ± 0.48), and Organizational comforts (mean = 3.36 ± 0.54). Socio-demographic factors, including parent gender, prior visits, family structure, age, education, employment status, number of children, monthly expenses, residential location, and payment method, showed no significant associations with overall CCFNI-ED scores (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: This research emphasizes the significance of adopting a care model centred around both the child and parents, considering cultural and demographic influences. Implementing policy adjustments, such as enhancing communication and making waiting areas more comfortable, could more effectively meet parents' needs, positively influencing patient recovery and overall well-being.

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