Thai nurses' perceptions and practices of family-centered care: The implementation gap.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study was conducted to examine the differences between perceptions and practices of family-centered care among Thai pediatric nurses.

Methods

This mixed-methods study consisted of two phases. In the first phase, a descriptive comparative design using the Family-Centered Care Questionnaire - Revised (FCCQ-R) was administered to 142 pediatric nurses from a university hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. In the second phase, qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 pediatric nurses to gather complementary information regarding the major findings from the first phase.

Results

The results revealed that family strengths and individuality were rated the highest as the most important elements and the most frequent practices. Parent/professional collaboration wa

SUBMITTER: Prasopkittikun T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7031120 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature