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Adolescents' experiences of emergency admission to children's wards

Louise Clift, MN,RN

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Sally Dampier, BScN,MMSc,RSCN,RGN

School of Nursing, Lakehead University, Canada

Stephen Timmons, MA,MA,MSc,PhD

University of Nottingham School of Nursing, Nottingham, UK, Stephen.Timmons{at}nottingham.ac.uk

The impact of the numerous changes associated with adolescence are likely to be intensified in hospitalization. This qualitative study examines adolescents' experiences of emergency admission to children's wards. Semi-structured interviews were conducted post-discharge with six individuals (aged 11—15) who were inpatient on a paediatric orthopaedic or general surgical ward. The results show that adolescents' experiences are more positive than research has indicated previously, which might question the findings of preceding studies and current recommendations for practice. Areas within current practice fostering a positive experience were highlighted, for example, relationships with health care professionals and participation in care. Also, areas in need of improvement were identified, including ward facilities and measures to assist individuals to attain sufficient sleep and rest and peer support. Further research is necessary on adolescent units in order to establish an evidence base from which to conclude best practice for inpatient adolescents.

Key Words: adolescents • facilities • hospitalization • individual needs • participation

Journal of Child Health Care, Vol. 11, No. 3, 195-207 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1367493507079561
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