Evaluation of the impact of family-centered care training on pediatric nurses' attitudes.

J Pediatr Nurs

Mersin University, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Mersin, Turkey. Electronic address:

Published: December 2024

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  • The study aimed to assess how structured Family-Centered Care training affects pediatric nurses' attitudes toward this care approach.
  • 140 pediatric nurses participated in a pretest-posttest study, with one group receiving four weeks of training while the control group did not.
  • Results showed that the trained group had significantly improved attitudes after training, highlighting the potential benefits of regular Family-Centered Care training in enhancing care quality and nurse development.

Article Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of structured Family-Centered Care training on pediatric nurses' attitudes toward Family-Centered Care.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest control group design with 140 pediatric nurses (70 intervention, 70 control). Conducted in public hospitals from March to August 2024, the intervention group received a four-week Family-Centered Care training. The Family-Centered Care Attitude Scale was used to measure attitudes, and data collection included a demographic data form administered both before the training and six weeks after its completion. Statistical analysis included t-tests and chi-square tests.

Results: Nurses in the intervention group showed significant improvement in their attitudes toward Family-Centered Care after training, with higher posttest scores compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The control group showed no significant changes between pretest and posttest scores. These findings confirmed the hypothesis that Family-Centered Care training positively influences pediatric nurses' attitudes.

Conclusions: Structured Family-Centered Care training significantly improved pediatric nurses' attitudes toward Family-Centered Care, emphasizing the importance of innovative educational methods in promoting Family-Centered Care adoption in pediatric nursing.

Implications For Practice: Incorporating regular Family-Centered Care training into pediatric nursing practices can foster more Family-Centered Care approaches, improve patient and family satisfaction, and promote nurses' professional growth, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of care in pediatric settings.

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