When a child with a chronic condition needs hospitalization.
The hospitalization of a chronically ill child requires meticulous orchestration. Treatment recommendations must be transmitted to the family in a coherent and supportive fashion. Patient comfort and nutrition must be maintained, and psychological support provided. Discharge planning is often extensive. To promote continuity of care, appointment of a case manager is recommended.
Oleske
J M
JM
Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
Boland
M G
MG
D019090:Case Management; D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003142:Communication; D004358:Drug Therapy; D005192:Family Health; D006117:Grief; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011379:Prognosis; D016414:Resuscitation Orders