Extending the parental role. Involving parents in paediatric care.
Most children admitted to hospital would prefer to be cared for by their parents. Care by parent units enable parents to fulfil this role with the encouragement and support of paediatric nurses.
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D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*