Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools
Abstract Background The term “humanization” indicates the process by which people try to make something more human and civilized, more in line with what is believed to be the human nature. The humanization of care is an important and not yet a well-defined issue which includes a wide range of aspect...
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doaj-f6c212a5fcf74aa6b9427889053ca9b92020-11-24T21:32:39ZengBMCItalian Journal of Pediatrics1824-72882017-08-014311910.1186/s13052-017-0394-4Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement toolsMarina Tripodi0Maria Anna Siano1Claudia Mandato2Anna Giulia Elena De Anseris3Paolo Quitadamo4Salvatore Guercio Nuzio5Claudia Viggiano6Francesco Fasolino7Annalisa Bellopede8Maria Annunziata9Grazia Massa10Francesco Maria Pepe11Maria De Chiara12Paolo Siani13Pietro Vajro14Cattedra di Pediatria, Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, Università di SalernoCattedra di Pediatria, Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, Università di SalernoPediatria Sistematica AORN “Santobono-Pausilipon”Pediatria AOU “S.Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”Pediatria Sistematica AORN “Santobono-Pausilipon”Pediatria AOU “S.Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”Cattedra di Pediatria, Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, Università di SalernoCattedra di Pediatria, Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, Università di SalernoPediatria AOU “S.Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”Pediatria AOU “S.Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”Pediatria AOU “S.Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”Pediatria AOU “S.Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”Pediatria AOU “S.Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”Pediatria Sistematica AORN “Santobono-Pausilipon”Cattedra di Pediatria, Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, Università di SalernoAbstract Background The term “humanization” indicates the process by which people try to make something more human and civilized, more in line with what is believed to be the human nature. The humanization of care is an important and not yet a well-defined issue which includes a wide range of aspects related to the approach to the patient and care modalities. In pediatrics, the humanization concept is even vaguer due to the dual involvement of both the child and his/her family and by the existence of multiple proposed models. Objective The present study aims to analyze the main existing humanization models regarding pediatric care, and the tools for assessing its grade. Results The main Humanization care programs have been elaborated and developed both in America (Brazil, USA) and Europe. The North American and European models specifically concern pediatric care, while the model developed in Brazil is part of a broader program aimed at all age groups. The first emphasis is on the importance of the family in child care, the second emphasis is on the child’s right to be a leader, to be heard and to be able to express its opinion on the program’s own care. Several tools have been created and used to evaluate humanization of care programs and related aspects. None, however, had been mutually compared. Conclusions The major models of humanization care and the related assessment tools here reviewed highlight the urgent need for a more unifying approach, which may help in realizing health care programs closer to the young patient’s and his/her family needs.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-017-0394-4HumanizationPediatric careFamily centered careChild-friendly healthcare |
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Marina Tripodi Maria Anna Siano Claudia Mandato Anna Giulia Elena De Anseris Paolo Quitadamo Salvatore Guercio Nuzio Claudia Viggiano Francesco Fasolino Annalisa Bellopede Maria Annunziata Grazia Massa Francesco Maria Pepe Maria De Chiara Paolo Siani Pietro Vajro |
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Marina Tripodi Maria Anna Siano Claudia Mandato Anna Giulia Elena De Anseris Paolo Quitadamo Salvatore Guercio Nuzio Claudia Viggiano Francesco Fasolino Annalisa Bellopede Maria Annunziata Grazia Massa Francesco Maria Pepe Maria De Chiara Paolo Siani Pietro Vajro Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools Italian Journal of Pediatrics Humanization Pediatric care Family centered care Child-friendly healthcare |
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Marina Tripodi Maria Anna Siano Claudia Mandato Anna Giulia Elena De Anseris Paolo Quitadamo Salvatore Guercio Nuzio Claudia Viggiano Francesco Fasolino Annalisa Bellopede Maria Annunziata Grazia Massa Francesco Maria Pepe Maria De Chiara Paolo Siani Pietro Vajro |
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Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools |
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Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools |
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Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools |
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Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools |
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Humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools |
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humanization of pediatric care in the world: focus and review of existing models and measurement tools |
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
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Abstract Background The term “humanization” indicates the process by which people try to make something more human and civilized, more in line with what is believed to be the human nature. The humanization of care is an important and not yet a well-defined issue which includes a wide range of aspects related to the approach to the patient and care modalities. In pediatrics, the humanization concept is even vaguer due to the dual involvement of both the child and his/her family and by the existence of multiple proposed models. Objective The present study aims to analyze the main existing humanization models regarding pediatric care, and the tools for assessing its grade. Results The main Humanization care programs have been elaborated and developed both in America (Brazil, USA) and Europe. The North American and European models specifically concern pediatric care, while the model developed in Brazil is part of a broader program aimed at all age groups. The first emphasis is on the importance of the family in child care, the second emphasis is on the child’s right to be a leader, to be heard and to be able to express its opinion on the program’s own care. Several tools have been created and used to evaluate humanization of care programs and related aspects. None, however, had been mutually compared. Conclusions The major models of humanization care and the related assessment tools here reviewed highlight the urgent need for a more unifying approach, which may help in realizing health care programs closer to the young patient’s and his/her family needs. |
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Humanization Pediatric care Family centered care Child-friendly healthcare |
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