Helping children say goodbye to loved ones in adult and pediatric intensive care units: certified child life specialist--critical care nurse partnership.

摘要

Intensive care units (ICUs) can be stressful places for adults to visit and may be especially distressing for children wanting to be near a loved one. The interprofessional collaboration between certified child life specialists (CCLSs) and critical care nurses (CCNs) has the potential to make a positive impact on children experiencing situations such as saying goodbye to a family member. Both disciplines are knowledgeable regarding principles of family-centered and developmentally appropriate care. Children with loved ones in pediatric and adult ICUs can benefit from CCLS and CCN partnerships.