Family presence during invasive procedures in the pediatric intensive care unit: a prospective study.

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Authors

Karen S. Powers · University of Rochester

Abstract

Allowing parental presence during procedures decreases procedure-related anxiety. The implications of such a policy change on physicians and other aspects of pediatric intensive care, including medical education, need further evaluation.

Topics & Keywords

Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Infant Development and Preterm Care Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 153, Issue 9, pp. 955-8

DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.153.9.955

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