Family-Centered Care for Pediatric Patients
Chapter from the book:
Bilgili,
A.
(ed.)
2024.
Health Sciences Academic Research and Reviews.
Synopsis
Family-centered care aims to preserve the bonds between the child and the family, to ensure the participation of the family in the child's care, to ensure that the child feels safe in the hospital environment, and to prevent the negative effects of hospitalization on the child and the family. It is an approach used. This approach accelerates the healing process of children and prevents hospitalization from causing stress and anxiety for both the child and the family. In addition, children of families. Participating in the treatment process prevents loss of control over children, increases their self-confidence and makes it easier for children to care for them after hospital and discharge. The purpose of this book chapter is to explain the importance of the family center on child health.