Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2020
Childhood Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Survivors: Parents Highlight Need for Structured Follow-Up and Support After Hospital Discharge.
To examine parental experiences of childhood extracorporeal membrane oxygenation survivors to understand: 1) the problems children faced and 2) the support received following hospital discharge. ⋯ A proportion of children who have undergone extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment have needs that are not being met, with variable access to service provision. Structured follow-up after discharge would enable early identification of developmental concerns, permit early referral or intervention, and provide support to families. Education and sharing of information about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with general practitioners/family physicians, community professionals, and schools are essential.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · May 2020
Readiness for Hospital Discharge, Stress, and Coping in Mothers of Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries: A Single-Center Prospective Study.
To examine the relationship between stress, coping, and discharge readiness in mothers of children undergoing congenital heart surgeries. ⋯ We identified coping by family integration and communication-related stress as predictors of readiness for discharge. Strategies targeted at communication and family integration for discharge preparation may improve caregivers' readiness for hospital discharge.