Provide support at the time of diagnosis for Children
Provide support at the time of diagnosis Situations requiring special consideration Congenital Anomaly Tension in the delivery room conveys the sense that something is seriously wrong. Communication is often delayed while the physician is involved with the mother’s care. The way the infant is presented may well set the tone for the early parent-child relationship. […]
Nursing Care of the family and child with a chronic or complex condition
Nursing Care of the family and child with a chronic or complex condition Assessment Affecting of factors affecting family adjustment Factors Affecting Adjustment Assessment Question Available Support System Status of marital relationship To whom do you talk when you have something on your mind? (If answer is not the spouse, ask for the reason.) […]
Coping Mechanisms for Children
Coping mechanisms Children with more positive and accepting attitudes about their chronic illness use a more adaptive coping style characterized by optimism, competence, and compliance. Coping patterns used by children with special needs Develops competence and optimism: Accentuates the positive aspects of the situation and concentrates more on what he or she has or can […]
The Child with a Chronic or Complex Condition Developmental aspects
The Child with a Chronic or Complex Condition Developmental aspects Developmental Tasks Potential effects of Chronic illness or Disability Supportive Intervention Infancy Develop a sense of trust Multiple caregivers and frequent separations, especially if hospitalized Encourage consistent caregivers in hospital or other care settings. Deprived of consistent nurturing Encourage parental presence, “rooming in” during […]