title: Parent participation.
abstract: Ultimate care of the critically ill child is contingent on a parent-professional partnership that acknowledges both the needs and the strengths of families. In providing pediatric care, parent participation maintains and empowers parents to care for their child. Models of care must include programs that support reempowerment rather than dependence of families. The challenge of including parents as partners in care is one of the most rewarding privileges and responsibilities of pediatric nurses.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moynihan
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Naclerio
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kiley
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D003422:Critical Care; D004630:Emergencies; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D010358:Patient Participation; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011295:Prenatal Care