In:
Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 119, No. 4 ( 2007-04-01), p. 829-832
Abstract:
The importance of patient-centered care and the role of families in decision-making are becoming more recognized. Starting with a single acute care unit, a multidisciplinary improvement team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital developed and implemented a new process that allows families to decide if they want to be part of attending-physician rounds. Family involvement seems to improve communication, shares decision-making, and offers new learning for residents and students. Despite initial concerns of staff members, family-centered rounds has been widely accepted and spread throughout the institution. Here we report our experiences as a potential model to improve family-centered care and teaching.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0031-4005
,
1098-4275
DOI:
10.1542/peds.2006-2528
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Publication Date:
2007
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1477004-0
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