{"title":"Validation of the Short State Trait Anxiety Inventory (Short STAI) Completed by Parents to Explore Anxiety Levels in Children","authors":"Nabeel Al-Yateem, M. Brenner","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1241836","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1241836","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT While the healthcare setting is commonly associated with some level of anxiety, this can extend to toxic harmful anxiety that has the potential to have a negative long-term effect on a child’s anxiety and coping mechanisms, if not addressed adequately by healthcare professionals. For healthcare professionals to intervene in a timely basis and address anxiety in children in hospital, it is important that they have valid and reliable tools that enable them to measure anxiety in the first place. The purpose of this study is to present the findings of the reliability tests of the Short-STAI to measure anxiety levels in children, comparing the results with the measurements derived from the other two reliable methods utilized in the same study which are the vital signs and the MYPAS (the Modified Yale Perioperative Anxiety Survey). The validity testing was carried out in an RCT that used the S-STAI, in which 88 surveys were completed by parents of children who had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. All of the children were between 4 and 7 years of age. The relationships between variables were investigated and 25 showed a positive correlation between all items. Cronbach’s α for the entire scale was 0.79. This study has identified that the S-STAI is a reliable tool for parent report of a child’s anxiety in the peri-operative period.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2017-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1241836","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45311297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Safeguarding and Child Protection for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors: A Practical Guide (2nd Ed.). by Catherine Powell","authors":"G. Prudhoe","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1264724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1264724","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2017-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1264724","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45863703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Early Maternal-Efficacy and Competence in First-Time, Low-Income Mothers","authors":"Debra Beach Copeland, B. Harbaugh","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1200695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1200695","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Mothers with higher maternal competence in early parenthood are more comfortable performing infant skills and interpreting their infants’ cues. Further, maternal perceptions of self-efficacy are related to her ability to take care of her infant. First-time, low-income mothers’ new role, life stressors, and economic hardships can increase psychological distress resulting in less positive parenting practices. Purpose: This secondary analysis of a mixed methods study compared qualitative interview responses of mothers with the highest and lowest maternal competence scores to determine if interview responses reflected maternal competence, and to validate aspects of Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory. During a routine Women, Infant, Children’s (WIC) nutrition visit at 1–6 months after birth, 21 mothers completed 3 measures of self-esteem, sense of mastery, and maternal competence and were interviewed privately using a 9-item semi-structured interview guide that elicited reflections about early mothering experiences. The sample for this study (n = 8) was arrived at by taking mothers with upper (75th, N = 5) and lower (25th, n = 3) percentiles on the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) and directed content analysis to compare their interview responses. In addition, efficacy expectations from Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory were validated in this sample by analyzing the interview responses. The findings revealed that mothers with the highest (n = 5) and lowest (n = 3) PSOC scores reported similar concerns with maternal role adaptation. However, mothers who reported lower PSOC scores verbalized more problems in the category “feelings about being a mother.” Health care professionals need to be aware of maternal competence and self-efficacy in new mothers and assist them as they assume the maternal role.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2017-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1200695","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42926724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Márcia Chiaradia Mendes-Castillo, R. Bousso, E. Sloand
{"title":"The Family Management Styles Framework as A Tool for Tailoring Interventions for Pediatric Transplant Recipients and Their Families: A Case Study","authors":"Ana Márcia Chiaradia Mendes-Castillo, R. Bousso, E. Sloand","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1245364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1245364","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The aim of this research study was to explore family management in pediatric liver transplantation. This qualitative case study research project used a hybrid model of thematic analysis methodology and employed the Family Management Style Framework (FMSF) as the theoretical framework. Four families of transplanted children who were outpatients in a public hospital in Brazil were analyzed in depth through interviews and analysis of medical records in the parent study. In this article, the case of 1 of those families is presented. The results show that the family defines the condition as threatening, and has dichotomous feelings about the child’s identity, sometimes seen as “special” and other times as “like any other child.” The family’s perceived consequences, one of the FMSF dimensions, bring uncertainty about the future as an important issue that deserves nursing attention. A deeper understanding of family management can promote informed discussions about the best interventions for this and other similarly affected families. The use of the FMSF in evaluating family management in pediatric transplantation and other chronic pediatric conditions can aid pediatric nurses and other nursing professionals in planning tailored interventions that maximize patient and family outcomes.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2017-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1245364","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48458391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Huddling Together to Promote Safe Child Care in Hospital","authors":"E. Glasper","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1247563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1247563","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Edward Alan Glasper is the professor emeritus in children's and young people’s nursing at the University of Southampton. In this article he discusses a new initiative from the UK Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) to promote safer practice and reduce preventable deaths among sick children being cared for in clinical settings.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2016-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1247563","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60124247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Parents HRQOL, Their Satisfaction with Care, and Children Over the Age of Eight’s Experiences of Family Support Two Years Subsequent to the Child’s Diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes","authors":"Lisbeth Jönsson, Pia Lundqvist, I. Hallström","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1241837","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1241837","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Parents react differently after their child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, both at onset and longitudinally. The aim of this study was to describe and compare the disease impact on parents, in terms of health-related quality of life (HRQOL), parents’ satisfaction with the care received, and the child´s experience of diabetes-specific family support 2 years after the child’s diagnosis. A further aim was to compare mothers’ and fathers’ HRQOL and satisfaction with care over time from the child’s diagnosis to follow-up 2 years later. A total of 43 children and 114 parents participated. Parents independently filled in the PedsQLTM Family Impact Module and the PedsQLTM Health Care Satisfaction Generic Module and children over the age of 8 filled in the Diabetes Family Behavior Scale®. The results showed that mothers reported a lower level of emotional functioning than fathers (p = 0.011) and a higher degree of worry 2 years after the child’s diagnosis (p = 0.035). Parents reported an overall high satisfaction with the child’s healthcare, but mothers reported lower satisfaction concerning the satisfaction of their emotional needs (p = 0.012). There was no correlation between how children experienced parental support and their HbA1c value. However, one outlier emerged and when this was removed a significant correlation was found between HbA1c and a warmth-caring support. When a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes it is important to take into consideration how parents are affected longitudinally. Furthermore, it is also important to further explore what children over the age of 8 estimate as important with regard to their family support.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2016-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1241837","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60124233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Attitudes of Health Care Providers Toward the Presence of Family Members During Invasive Procedures in Children","authors":"A. AL-Sagarat, Wesal Shahadeh Al-Ghwyeen","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1200694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1200694","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to explore the attitudes of health care providers in Jordan toward family members’ presence during invasive procedures for their children. A cross sectional descriptive design, using a non-experimental, explorative method was used in this study. A purposive sample of 75 health care providers (physicians, registered nurses) was recruited from 4 departments of the Queen Rania Military Hospital in Jordan. Results indicated that health care providers in this study have reported that they do not usually approve family presence during the performance of an invasive procedure to the child. Results also suggest that the benefits achieved from family presence during different invasive procedures are limited for the child, the family, and the overall process. The study concluded that family presence while performing an invasive procedure can be helpful once both family members and health care staff were aware of their roles and how to increase comfort and minimize pain experienced by the child. Future research is recommended to establish evidence on staff attitudes, educational and training requirements of staff and family, and the need for policies to help families promote better child health.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2016-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1200694","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60124167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Guidance for Spotting the Signs of Sepsis in Sick Children","authors":"E. Glasper","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1217728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1217728","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a new publication from the English National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) that gives guidance to nurses on the recognition and management of the early signs of sepsis in sick children.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2016-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1217728","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60124176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Exploratory Study of Health Literacy and African American Adolescents","authors":"J. Manganello, Carey Jean Sojka","doi":"10.1080/24694193.2016.1196264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2016.1196264","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Adolescents are increasingly involved with their health care, but little information is available about the health literacy of adolescents from vulnerable populations. Although African American youth are significantly impacted by health disparities, there is almost no research on African American youth and health literacy. This exploratory study conducted 48 semi-structured interviews with African American adolescents ages 14 to 17 in the United States. The interview questions addressed use of mass media, experience and preferences getting health information, and interactions with health care providers. We also administered the Rapid Estimate of Adolescent Literacy in Medicine (REALM-Teen). We found that 65% of the sample had low health literacy. We also found important differences by health literacy level for three health literacy domains for health information: obtain, understand, and process. Respondents with lower health literacy reported having more trouble understanding information from health providers and had a greater reliance on a caregiver for information exchange during health care visits. Our findings also suggest that health literacy was related to health information seeking from family sources. Youth with low health literacy reported less internet use in general and were more likely to need help understanding health information they obtained on their own. Study results suggest health literacy impacts health care experiences for African American youth. Nurses and other health providers can help facilitate health care encounters for African American youth with low health literacy, and more research is needed to better understand how low health literacy influences health behaviors and outcomes.","PeriodicalId":45903,"journal":{"name":"Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing-Building Evidence for Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2016-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/24694193.2016.1196264","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60124061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}