title: The experience of Latino parents of hospitalized children during family-centered rounds.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study is to describe the experience of Latino parents of hospitalized children during family-centered rounds (FCRs).
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Family-centered rounds provide a mechanism to exchange information and facilitate shared decision making. Latino parents may have a suboptimal experience during FCRs. Understanding this experience helps nurse leaders improve patient satisfaction.
  
  
  METHODS
  Using a convenience sample, written surveys in Spanish were given to 20 parents who had attended at least 2 FCRs. The surveys were translated into English for data analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The narrative data were analyzed for common themes using content analysis. Four themes were identified: valued perception, inclusion and care, facilitated communication, and meeting expectations.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Parents in this study felt that their participation and input were valued and that these positively impacted care. Family-centered rounds helped them understand the plan and facilitated communication when done in Spanish. Nurse leaders play a key role in improving satisfaction and increasing access to translation services or bilingual staff.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatrics/PICU, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, and Doctoral Student (Dr Walker-Vischer), California State University, Northern California Consortium, Fresno; Attending Physician (Dr Mendez), Department of Pediatrics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose; Assistant Professor (Dr Hill), Valley Foundation School of Nursing, San Jose State University, California.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Walker-Vischer
authors.forename: Constance
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Suzanne S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Mendez
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002140:California; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003144:Communication Barriers; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires