Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2003):

Preserving dignity in the young hospitalized child.

Full Abstract

TOPIC:
Bodily intrusion and exposure are common experiences for hospitalized children. Placing children in such compromising situations can have a significant impact on their self-perception.

PURPOSE:
To recognize pediatric patients' inherent powerlessness in the hospital setting and suggest strategies to overcome it.

SOURCES:
Published literature and author's clinical experiences.

CONCLUSIONS:
Nurses have a key role in ensuring that the psychosocial issues of privacy, modesty, and self-esteem are recognized, respected, and incorporated appropriately into their clinical practice when caring for hospitalized children.

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Author information

Author/s: Popovich, Deborah M (DM);

Affiliation: University of Florida, College of Nursing, Gainesville, FL, USA. popovdm(-atsign-)nursing.ufl.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nursing forum (Nurs Forum), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2003 Apr-Jun; vol 38 (issue 2) : pp 12-7

Dates: Created 2003/08/04; Completed 2003/09/10; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 12894627, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Attitude of Health Personnel Attitude to Health Body Image Child Child Psychology Child, Hospitalized - psychology Child, Preschool Female Humans

Male Nurse's Role Nursing Staff - psychology Patient Participation Pediatric Nursing - methods Power (Psychology) Privacy Self Concept Shame

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