TY - JOUR

T1 - The experiences and views of parents who care for ventilator-dependent children

AU - Noyes, J

AU - Hartmann, H

AU - Samuels, M

AU - Southall, D

PY - 1999/7

Y1 - 1999/7

N2 - Discussion in this paper is drawn from the literature examining the management of children with long-term assisted ventilation, and a study of parents' experiences and views of caring for their ventilator-dependent child at home. Difficulties in undertaking research into this group of children are highlighted. Recommendations are proposed regarding future multidisciplinary, multiagency service development in order to meet the needs of ventilator-dependent children and their families.

AB - Discussion in this paper is drawn from the literature examining the management of children with long-term assisted ventilation, and a study of parents' experiences and views of caring for their ventilator-dependent child at home. Difficulties in undertaking research into this group of children are highlighted. Recommendations are proposed regarding future multidisciplinary, multiagency service development in order to meet the needs of ventilator-dependent children and their families.

KW - Adaptation, Psychological

KW - Adult

KW - Attitude to Health

KW - Caregivers

KW - Child

KW - Child, Preschool

KW - Female

KW - Germany

KW - Home Nursing

KW - Humans

KW - Infant

KW - Male

KW - Needs Assessment

KW - Nursing Methodology Research

KW - Parents

KW - Respiration, Artificial

KW - Respiratory Insufficiency

KW - Surveys and Questionnaires

KW - United Kingdom

KW - Journal Article

U2 - 10.1046/j.1365-2702.1999.00258.x

DO - 10.1046/j.1365-2702.1999.00258.x

M3 - Article

C2 - 10624261

VL - 8

SP - 440

EP - 450

JO - Journal of Clinical Nursing

JF - Journal of Clinical Nursing

SN - 0962-1067

IS - 4

ER -