Improving Transitions in Care for the Child with Medical Complexity Using Betty Neuman’s Systems Model

Children with medical complexity are an increasing population with frequent use of intensive care services within hospitals. As children’s health improves, they are often transferred to a general unit before being discharged to home. This transition often leads to an acute decline in health, resulti...

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Published in:Nursing science quarterly 2024-04, Vol.37 (2), p.142-147
Main Author: Van Orne, Julie A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child, Hospitalized
Complex patients
Continuity of care
Humans
Nursing care
Nursing theory
Patient Discharge
Pediatrics
Transitional Care
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Summary:Children with medical complexity are an increasing population with frequent use of intensive care services within hospitals. As children’s health improves, they are often transferred to a general unit before being discharged to home. This transition often leads to an acute decline in health, resulting in emergent interventions. Betty Neuman’s systems model provides the foundation to guide prevention interventions on stress mitigation to promote stability. An evidence-based transition bundle of care may be a valuable tool to prevent stress at the time of transfer from the intensive care unit and prevent deterioration.
ISSN:0894-3184
1552-7409
1552-7409
DOI:10.1177/08943184231224471