Fan Bai , Yuan Xue , Qian Zhang , Hong Cheng , Jinli Guo
{"title":"Efficiency of immersive virtual reality game technology on pain management in children with limb fractures: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Fan Bai , Yuan Xue , Qian Zhang , Hong Cheng , Jinli Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Children with fractured limbs usually have moderate to high pain, and distraction can help reduce their pain and anxiety. Virtual reality technology is an emerging method of distraction. We investigated whether the use of immersive virtual reality gaming technology to treat perioperative pain in children with school-age limb fractures effectively.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Ninty-nine patients who had limb fracture surgery between October 2021 and September 2022 were randomly assigned to receive immersive virtual reality game therapy (Group A), non-immersive virtual reality game therapy (Group B), or conventional treatment group (Group C). Changes in pain, anxiety, fear, and biochemical markers were assessed at various time points in the three groups using subjective and objective rating scales.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Both Group A and Group B consistently showed lower pain scores, fear levels, and anxiety levels compared to Group C after surgery, statistical analysis revealed significant differences among the three groups (<em>p</em> < 0.001). Additionally,serum levels in group A were significantly lower than those in other groups, showing a notable statistical discrepancy (<em>p</em> < 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Both immersive and non-immersive virtual reality gaming significantly reduce perioperative pain, fear, and anxiety in children with limb fractures, and have practical significance for pain management of pediatric orthopedic patients. Immersive virtual reality, however, appears to have a more pronounced effect.</div><div>Clinical Trial Registration: The trial was registered prior to patient enrollment at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry(ChiCTR210004583).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 68-73"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143042693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Majdi Younis , Ahmad Ayed , Ahmad Batran , Mohammed A.L. Bashtawy , Yahya Najjar , Osama Alkouri , Aaliyah Momani , Abdulqadir J. Nashwan , Anas Ababneh
{"title":"The outcomes of implementing clinical guidelines to manage pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis in emergency department","authors":"Majdi Younis , Ahmad Ayed , Ahmad Batran , Mohammed A.L. Bashtawy , Yahya Najjar , Osama Alkouri , Aaliyah Momani , Abdulqadir J. Nashwan , Anas Ababneh","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Type 1 diabetes is the most common endocrine health condition among youth. Healthcare professionals must consider evidence-based guidelines in managing children and adolescents with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The current study aims to assess the outcomes of implementing clinical guidelines by the American Diabetes Association to manage DKA among pediatrics in an emergency department in Palestine.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A prospective cohort study was conducted among 60 children (<12 years old) with type 1 diabetes mellitus with DKA throughout February to May 2021. The children were assessed on arrival and during the next 6 h for implementing the recommended guidelines of DKA management (e.g., fluids and insulin therapy). The assessment included measurement of vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, O<sub>2</sub> saturation), PH, HCO3-, and random blood glucose (RBG). A repeated-measure ANOVA was used to detect the difference between outcome measures during the follow-up period.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>After implementing the recommended guidelines of DKA management, all vital signs improved significantly in the follow-up period (<em>p</em> < 0.05). Also, PH, HCO<sub>3</sub>-, and random blood glucose (RBG) were significantly enhanced in the follow-up period (p < 0.05) among children with DKA.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The study demonstrated that the recommended DKA management guidelines effectively managed children with DKA in emergency departments. Healthcare professionals should adhere to the guidelines when treating children with DKA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 63-67"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143034678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matteo Danielis, Martina Dato, Renzo Zanotti, Elena Biasin, Mayra Veronese
{"title":"Development and validation of the infant nursing assessment scale: Results from exploratory factor analysis and Rasch modeling","authors":"Matteo Danielis, Martina Dato, Renzo Zanotti, Elena Biasin, Mayra Veronese","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Purpose</em>: The primary challenge in infant care is developing a comprehensive, rapid, and reliable assessment tool that is minimally dependent on subjective evaluations and applicable in various inpatient settings. This study aims to develop and assess the structural validity of the Infant Nursing Assessment Scale (INA), enabling a comprehensive evaluation of hospitalized newborns and infants.</div><div><em>Design and methods</em>: A development and validation study based on cross-sectional design was undertaken. The study included the conceptualization and validation of the INA scale through qualitative expert interviews, followed by a pilot study and psychometric evaluation using exploratory factor analysis and Rasch analysis. The INA scale comprises three subscales: Functionality, Breastfeeding, and Parental-infant relationship dynamics, encompassing 22 items.</div><div><em>Results</em>: The study included 319 valid measurements, with significant score decreases from admission to discharge in most items, indicating the scale's sensitivity to clinical status changes. Factor analysis revealed strong structural validity while the Rasch analysis revealed optimal Infit and Outfit Mean-Square values for most items. Items Sensorium and Mother's substance use did not show significant changes and were considered for removal. The scale's internal consistency was acceptable, with Cronbach's Alpha values ranging from 0.59 to 0.74 across subscales.</div><div><em>Conclusions</em>: The INA scale is a reliable instrument for assessing the comprehensive needs of hospitalized infants, supporting targeted nursing interventions and enhancing the quality of pediatric care. The study confirms the INA scale's validity and reliability, highlighting its potential for broader application in various in-hospital clinical settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 55-62"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143034677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhang Jia-Yuan PhD, Zhang Hui PhD , Chen Yubin MD, Zhang Ling-Hui MD, Zhou Yuqiu MD, Li Yang MD
{"title":"Parental neglect and social media addiction of adolescents: The chain mediation effect of basic psychological need and personal growth initiative","authors":"Zhang Jia-Yuan PhD, Zhang Hui PhD , Chen Yubin MD, Zhang Ling-Hui MD, Zhou Yuqiu MD, Li Yang MD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to explore the relationship between parental neglect and adolescent social media addiction and its underlying mechanism.</div></div><div><h3>Design and methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional design was used in this study. A total of 792 middle school students participated. Self-report questionnaires were conducted using the Parental Neglect Questionnaire, the Basic Needs Satis faction Scale, the Personal Growth Initiative Scale and the Social Media Addiction Questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the chain mediation model.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The results showed that parental neglect was significantly positively correlated with adolescent social media addiction. Basic psychological need and personal growth initiative played a mediating role between parental neglect and adolescent social media addiction, and basic psychological need and personal growth initiative also played a chain mediating role between the two.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The study revealed the potential mechanism of parental neglect affecting adolescent social media addiction, providing a theoretical basis for the prevention and intervention of adolescent social media addiction from the family and individual levels.</div></div><div><h3>Practice implications</h3><div>Nurses and educators should engage with parents to increase awareness about the potential consequences of parental neglect and social media addiction among adolescents. These professionals are well-positioned to implement educational programs that teach parents how to satisfy their children's basic psychological needs and encourage personal growth initiatives. Such programs should include continuous support, guidance, and practical strategies for parents to help manage their children's social media use effectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 24-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patricia R. Lawrence PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, Melissa Spezia Faulkner PhD, RN, FAAN, Regena Spratling PhD, RN, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN
{"title":"Social support and family resources influence workload and capacity in parents of children with medical complexity","authors":"Patricia R. Lawrence PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, Melissa Spezia Faulkner PhD, RN, FAAN, Regena Spratling PhD, RN, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Research examining factors that impact parents of children with medical complexity (CMC) who also have critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) is limited. We examined relationships among family resources and social support, and how these influence parents' workload and capacity to care for their CMC <strong>with CCHD.</strong></div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A non-experimental, cross-sectional design was conducted in a national sample of 106 parents of CMC with CCHD. Measures of family resources, social support, workload and capacity to care for these children were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The majority of CMC (40.6 %) had between 1 and 3 health conditions requiring an average of 5 daily medications, and 2 medical technologies. Parents reported a mean of 72.25 weekly hours to care for their CMC, and a mean of 8.57 weekly hours to coordinate care. Higher family resources were associated with less workload (<em>r</em> = − 0.47, <em>p</em> < .001) and increased capacity (<em>r</em> = 0.54, <em>p</em> < .001), while more social support was associated with higher capacity (<em>r</em> = 0.44, p < .001). Decreased capacity was associated with increased workload (<em>r</em> = − 0.33, p < .001). Social support and family resources accounted for 24.5 % of the variance in workload and accounted for 30.1 % of the variance in capacity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Fewer resources, less social support, and less perceived capacity were associated with more perceived parental workload to care for their CMC with CCHD.</div></div><div><h3>Practice implications</h3><div>Results emphasize the importance of universal screening for social support and family resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 16-23"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing the supportive care needs of parents of children with rare diseases in Ireland","authors":"Suja Somanadhan , Helen McAneney , Atif Awan , Sandra McNulty , Alison Sweeney , Niamh Buckle , Shannon Sinnott , Shirley Bracken , Amy Jayne McKnight , Thilo Kroll , Lemuel J. Pelentsov","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Rare diseases are individually uncommon yet collectively prevalent. They affect over 300,000 people in Ireland, with 50–70 % impacting children. This study explores the supportive care needs of parents caring for children with rare diseases in Ireland, utilising a validated Parental Needs Scale for Rare Diseases (PNS-RD).</div></div><div><h3>Design and methods</h3><div>This descriptive quantitative study employed survey techniques to assess parental support needs. An online survey was administered to parents across Ireland from August 2021 to December 2021 using the Qualtrics™ platform.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Out of 107 consented participants, 89 provided data suitable for analysis. Findings revealed significant challenges, with children averaging six hospital visits per year; 77 % of families indicated special education needs, and 42 % required medically complex care. The PNS-RD scale mean was M = 48.62 (95 % CI: 44.5–52.7), comprising four dimensions (each scored out of 25): i) Understanding the disease (M = 9.01, 95 % CI: 7.5–10.5), ii) Working with health professionals (M = 13.68, 95 % CI: 12.0–15.4), iii) Emotional issues (M = 13.22, 95 % CI: 12.0–14.5), and iv) Financial needs (M = 12.94, 95 % CI: 11.2–14.6). Parents demonstrated confidence in managing their child's care but reported considerable emotional strain and financial challenges.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>While parents generally felt confident in handling their child's rare disease and were moderately satisfied with the care and support received, the emotional, psychological, and financial toll remained high.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for practice</h3><div>This study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive support systems to alleviate these burdens, advocating for tailored healthcare and social support interventions to meet the diverse needs of these families.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 31-42"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christian Micallef , Suja Somanadhan , Deirdre O'Donnell , Wayne Thompson , Diarmuid Stokes , Stanley Koe , Carmel Davies
{"title":"Distraction-based interventions for children in the emergency care setting: A realist synthesis based on primary research","authors":"Christian Micallef , Suja Somanadhan , Deirdre O'Donnell , Wayne Thompson , Diarmuid Stokes , Stanley Koe , Carmel Davies","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The literature underscores the prevalence of pain as the most common presenting symptom in the Emergency Care Setting (ECS) and is associated with anxiety and stress for children. On top of that painful procedures are often required as part of their treatment, making procedural pain a common experience. The substantial evidence supporting the effectiveness of distraction-based interventions (DBI) in relieving pain and anxiety and reducing stress underscores the urgency of addressing this issue. However, the fragmented adoption of standardised DBI highlights the need for further research and implementation.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To conduct a realist synthesis based on primary research exploring “what works for whom under what circumstances, how and why?” when implementing DBI in the ECS.</div></div><div><h3>Review methods</h3><div>Empirical research evidence was retrieved systematically from eight databases covering health and social sciences. The studies were synthesised based on the principles of realist science, drawing on <span><span>Pawson and Tilley's (1997)</span></span> and <span><span>Dalkin et al.'s (2015)</span></span> programme theory development, which explains the contexts and mechanisms that generate positive outcomes about DBI for children in the ECS.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 2099 studies screened, 64 were included. Screening was conducted 2023 to December 2024. A synthesis of the findings generated five Programme Theories (PT). PT1 focuses on the personalisation of DBI for children in the ECS, PT2 explains the importance of parental participation, PT3 highlights the importance of healthcare workers (HCWs) commitment to adopting DBI in practice, PT4 draws attention to policy-level efforts necessary for implementation support, and PT5 focuses on engaging all stakeholders in the implementation process.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to apply a realist lens to understand the use of DBI in children attending the ECS and present the mechanisms that enable and/or inhibit its implementation and utilisation in everyday clinical practice.</div></div><div><h3>Implications to practice</h3><div>This realist synthesis provides methodological guidance in the form of PT that can be utilised by clinical practitioners to adopt and implement DBI within the healthcare setting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 43-54"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saskia Mels , Fé De Mulder , Lien Goossens , Kristof Vandekerckhove , Katya De Groote
{"title":"Emotional and psychosocial functioning in youngsters with a congenital heart disease (CHD) in comparison to healthy controls","authors":"Saskia Mels , Fé De Mulder , Lien Goossens , Kristof Vandekerckhove , Katya De Groote","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Due to their medical vulnerability, youngsters with congenital heart disease (CHD) may experience more overwhelming emotions than healthy peers. This multi-informant-based study aims to examine differences between these youngsters and their peers in psychosocial functioning, attachment and emotion regulation.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>217 youngsters (8–18 years) with CHD (53.9 % boys, 46.1 % girls) were compared to 232 healthy controls (52.6 % boys, 47.4 % girls) matched for gender, age and education. Participants and parents completed online self-report questionnaires assessing psychosocial functioning (SDQ), attachment (ECR-RC), and maladaptive Emotion Regulation Strategies (ERS; FEEL-KJ).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Based on child's self-reports MANOVA's showed no significant differences between the groups in psychosocial functioning. However, based on parent reports, differences were found between the groups in psychosocial functioning for the total scales and overarching subscales. No differences were found between the groups for insecure attachment to either parent. However, youngsters with CHD and their fathers reported more use of self-devaluation compared to controls (<em>p</em> = .03). Other maladaptive ERS (giving up, withdrawal, rumination, aggressive actions) showed no differences.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Care interventions for children with CHD should address medical, emotional, and social needs, with a focus on multi-informant evaluations to support emotional well-being. Nurses are important partners in detecting psychosocial difficulties and providing family support. Patient- and family-centered care involves patients, parents and caregivers in the care plan, recognizing their key role, especially as youngsters often perceive their psychosocial health differently than their parents. Although differences were noted compared to the control group, the study's cross-sectional design limits conclusions on evolution with time.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 8-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Helen J. Nelson , Ailsa Munns , Bethany Angus , Eleanor Arbuckle , Sharyn K. Burns
{"title":"Facilitators and barriers of accessing community health services for children in the early years: An Australian qualitative study","authors":"Helen J. Nelson , Ailsa Munns , Bethany Angus , Eleanor Arbuckle , Sharyn K. Burns","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Foundations for health are set in the first years of life, however many children in Australia do not attain optimal development due to inequitable access to specialist care through impacting social determinants of health. There is a research gap in evidence for sustaining early years services that address these barriers. This study aimed to understand experiences and priorities of parents/carers and service providers around access to specialist early years health services in low socioeconomic areas of Armadale, Western Australia.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Thematic analysis was used to interpret meanings across focus group discussion data and find priorities for access to care and service delivery using a multilevel socio-ecologic model. Facilitators and barriers to access were identified related to each theme.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Two major themes were identified. Within theme ‘Finding Help’, facilitators to access included extended family, community, and childcare. Barriers included social isolation, and overwhelm. In theme ‘Structural Factors’, facilitators included safe places and practices, political action and universal care. Barriers included social determinants of health, institutional bias, and fiscal policy.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion/Discussion</h3><div>Findings will inform policy, service delivery, and research priorities toward facilitating timely access to integrated care for vulnerable families with young children. Health equity will focus on co-design to remove structural barriers using a “one-stop-shop” model with soft entry, triage capacity, and a key worker to coordinate care for at risk families. To promote structural equity, a focus on access will include continuing engagement with families, facilitated by relational models of care to scaffold and support families toward autonomy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"81 ","pages":"Pages 1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"“Assessment of the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the parenting scale for adolescents”","authors":"Burcu Arkan , Aylin Bostanlı , Murat Bektaş","doi":"10.1016/j.pedn.2024.10.038","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedn.2024.10.038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Adolescence is the period of human development between childhood and adulthood. Parent-child interaction differs qualitatively in different developmental periods, the development of separate scales sensitive to different age periods regarding parental attitudes is one of the most important issues in this field.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study aimed to adapt the Parenting Scale for Adolescents to Turkish culture and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale.</div></div><div><h3>Design and method</h3><div>This study was designed as a methodological, descriptive, cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in a province in the western region of Türkiye with 104 parents whose healthy children were not receiving any psychiatric treatment. A Sociodemographic Data Form and the Parenting Scale for Adolescents were used to obtain the data.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The fit index of the scale was above 0.80 in terms of both I-CVI (Item Content Validity) and S-CVI (Scale Content Validity). The results of the content validity analysis showed that the scale provided both content and language validity for the Turkish sample, as well as measuring the subject matter as adequately as its original version.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>According to the results of this study, the Parenting Scale for Adolescents is a valid and reliable tool in Turkish culture.</div></div><div><h3>Practice implications</h3><div>The Parenting Scale for Adolescents is an effective measurement tool for predicting and preventing adolescent problems, determining parental behaviors when problems occur, and evaluating treatment outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families","volume":"80 ","pages":"Pages e34-e39"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142584672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}