The needs of parents with a child on an adult intensive therapy unit
Plowright, C.
Nursing in Critical Care 2(3): 112-119
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1362-1017 PMID: 9873310 Document Number: 471757
This review examines, by means of a literature search, the needs of parents who have a critically ill child on adult intensive therapy units. These needs are compared with the needs of relatives of adult patients in ITUs. Whether nurses trained in adult nursing have the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to care for the parents is also discussed. Recommendations for ensuring care of the parent point to addressing skills gaps in adult-trained nurses and to reappraising visiting policies.