Changing attitudes towards families of hospitalized children from 1935 to 1975: a case study.
The introduction of 'open' visiting and family involvement in the care of hospitalized children created a revolution in the care of children in hospitals. This historical study utilized the situation at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto (HSC), as a case study illustrating change. Although psychological research provided a strong rationale for including families in the care of hospitalized children, change occurred slowly. In this regard, HSC was typical of many children's hospitals. However, there seemed to be a significant failure to learn from innovations elsewhere. Paediatric nurses, in particular, were slow to encourage family visiting and participation in care.
Young
J
J
Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D002675:Child, Preschool; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology; D009864:Ontario; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000266:history; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D014789:Visitors to Patients