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Medical procedures in children using a conceptual framework that keeps a focus on human dimensions of care – a discussion paper.

Authors :
Karlsson, Katarina
Galvin, Kathleen
Darcy, Laura
Source :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being. Dec2019, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-12. 12p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Purpose: Children's perspectives in the context of health service delivery have historically been seen as unimportant. They have been viewed as unintelligent, unable to effectively share or tell of their experiences or fully participate in their care, potentially resulting in a sense of dehumanisation. Method: The present paper illustrates children's experiences when undergoing medical procedures, using application of the eight dimensions of humanised care theoretical framework. Results: Findings from six published papers were reflectively interrogated to identify implicit findings related to the dimensions of humanised care. These implicit findings show ways of caring for childrenwhichcan lead to enhanced human sensitivity in care or conversely where the dimensions of being human are obscured to greater or lesser degrees and can result in forms of dehumanisation. Conclusions: Inadvertent dehumanising features of practice can be mediated by encouraging the inclusion of children's own lifeworld perspective and make room for their voices in both care and research. In this way the present well documented power imbalance could be addressed. Adding the value of the theoretical framework highlights areas of need for young children to be cared for as human beings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17482623
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
140354754
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2019.1675354