Characteristics of nursing practice for families by certified nurse specialists in child health nursing

Abstract

 The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of nursing practice for families by certified nurse specialists in child health nursing (CNSCs). A questionnaire survey was administered to 168 CNSCs working at hospitals and other facilities in Japan. The questionnaire contained 77 items regarding the content of their nursing practice for families. Exploratory factor analysis identified the following items: [Confirmation and judgment of the family’s condition and resources], [Determining the family’s ability to cope with the situation and identifying the need for comprehensive support], [Caring and emotional support for the family], [Support for the family to express and make decisions for the best care of the child], [Promotion of interaction among family members], [Family education to promote involvement with the child], [Provision of resources to the family], and [Support for the family]. The CNSC’s nursing practice was characterized by support aimed at promoting family responsiveness to the best interests of the child, addressing and resolving concerns of nurses and the organization, and organizational change based on collaboration.