Psychosocial care needs of children with recent-onset asthma.
OBJECTIVE
To examine psychosocial care needs of children with recent-onset asthma.


METHODS
Data were collected over 2 years from 63 children ages 8-14 years.


RESULTS
Children's need for attention to specific aspects of their asthma care remained high over the 2 years, as did their perceived needs for information and support and their concerns and fears.


CONCLUSIONS
Children have many needs, and healthcare professionals may not be providing care that addresses these needs. The Child Report of Psychosocial Care can be used as a quick tool to assess and guide interventions related to specific areas of need.
McNelis
Angela M
AM
School of Nursing, University of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, USA. ammcneli@iupui.edu
Musick
Beverly
B
Austin
Joan K
JK
Larson
Polly
P
Dunn
David W
DW
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012944:Social Support