Children with medical complexity represent a big challenge for the physicians, their families
and the society as well. Although there is no clear definition of this type of patients, they are …

OBJECTIVES: Children with severe chronic illness are a prevalent, impactful, vulnerable
group in PICUs, whose needs are insufficiently met by transitory care models and a narrow …

Importance Children with medical complexity (CMC) have chronic conditions and high
health needs and may experience fragmented care. Objective To compare the effectiveness …

Good communication is central to good healthcare. As a result of poor communication
between parents and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in clinical settings, this study aimed …

Research identifies that families of children with medical complexities in the United States
have diverse and complex needs. Despite research emphasizing that families demonstrate …

Rationale: Primary continuity intensivists and nurses for long-stay patients (LSPs) in
pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) are understudied strategies used to mitigate the …

PICU hospitalization is particularly stressful for families. When it is prolonged and the
prognostic is uncertain, it can significantly and negatively affect the whole family. To date …

OBJECTIVES: Children with complex chronic conditions often receive inpatient and end-of-
life care in the ICU, yet little is known about the clinical care strategies that best support this …

Background Medical advances and decreased mortality rates in the pediatric intensive care
unit have increased the number of children surviving illnesses they may not have survived …

Background Early mobilisation (EM) in paediatric intensive care units (PICU) is safe and
feasible. Nurses, patients and family caregivers are integral to EM. Understanding their …