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

Full Abstract

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.

Author information

Author/s: Noyes, J (J); Hartmann, H (H); Samuels, M (M); Southall, D (D);

Affiliation: Department of Nursing/Institute for Health Research, University of Salford, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of clinical nursing (J Clin Nurs), published in ENGLAND. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1999-Jul; vol 8 (issue 4) : pp 440-50

Dates: Created 2000/07/20; Completed 2000/07/20; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 10624261, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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