Hospitals need specialist inpatient adolescent units

Glasper, Alan; Cooper, Michael

doi:10.12968/bjon.1999.8.9.6613

“…However, this requires that all wards that might nurse adolescents to be aware of its existence. Visiting hours refers mostly to the importance adolescents place on the availability of an environment that enables their peers to visit freely and to be accommodated in surroundings in which they feel comfortable (Glasper & Cooper, 1999;Harding-Price, 2003;Kari et al, 1999).…”

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Hearing the Adolescents' Voice: a Study Evaluating the Use of Conjoint Analysis for Use with Adolescents to Determine Preferences for Inpatient Hospital Facilities

Gibson¹

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<p>Some adolescents spend considerable time in hospital in environments that are designed either with adults or with younger children in mind. This research used the economic technique of conjoint analysis and an informal discussion to canvas opinions regarding ideal combination of inpatient facilities and, because of the changing youth culture, the use of cell phones in hospital. The content of the conjoint analysis was, with the exception of the inclusion of the question regarding the use of cell phones, derived from the literature. Because conjoint analysis does not appear to have been used with adolescents one of the questions to be answered was whether this was a method of research that could be used with adolescents. The research was undertaken with 29 young people, most of who were from CanTeen (the adolescent cancer support group) in Wellington. The conjoint analysis, and discussion with the adolescents supported the general findings from the literature that adolescents do not want to be nursed in either overtly paediatric or, in their words, ‘dull adult wards’, as they enjoy bright lively surrounds. Ideally they would like to be nursed with their peer group and so have the opportunity to interact with young people of their age. The research demonstrated that adolescents are able to understand the concept of conjoint analysis and also supported findings from overseas that these healthcare consumers value having their opinions canvassed and are well able to give constructive and well thought out opinions. A report on the findings of this research will be presented to Capital and Coast District Health Board with the expectation that it will be considered when the final decisions are made regarding the upgrading of Wellington Hospital’s present facilities as it is anticipated that these facilities will contain dedicated adolescent beds within the paediatric unit.</p>

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“…However, this requires that all wards that might nurse adolescents to be aware of its existence. Visiting hours refers mostly to the importance adolescents place on the availability of an environment that enables their peers to visit freely and to be accommodated in surroundings in which they feel comfortable (Glasper & Cooper, 1999;Harding-Price, 2003;Kari et al, 1999).…”

Section: Table 4 : Percentage Ranking For Each Cardmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hearing the Adolescents' Voice: a Study Evaluating the Use of Conjoint Analysis for Use with Adolescents to Determine Preferences for Inpatient Hospital Facilities

Gibson¹

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<p>Some adolescents spend considerable time in hospital in environments that are designed either with adults or with younger children in mind. This research used the economic technique of conjoint analysis and an informal discussion to canvas opinions regarding ideal combination of inpatient facilities and, because of the changing youth culture, the use of cell phones in hospital. The content of the conjoint analysis was, with the exception of the inclusion of the question regarding the use of cell phones, derived from the literature. Because conjoint analysis does not appear to have been used with adolescents one of the questions to be answered was whether this was a method of research that could be used with adolescents. The research was undertaken with 29 young people, most of who were from CanTeen (the adolescent cancer support group) in Wellington. The conjoint analysis, and discussion with the adolescents supported the general findings from the literature that adolescents do not want to be nursed in either overtly paediatric or, in their words, ‘dull adult wards’, as they enjoy bright lively surrounds. Ideally they would like to be nursed with their peer group and so have the opportunity to interact with young people of their age. The research demonstrated that adolescents are able to understand the concept of conjoint analysis and also supported findings from overseas that these healthcare consumers value having their opinions canvassed and are well able to give constructive and well thought out opinions. A report on the findings of this research will be presented to Capital and Coast District Health Board with the expectation that it will be considered when the final decisions are made regarding the upgrading of Wellington Hospital’s present facilities as it is anticipated that these facilities will contain dedicated adolescent beds within the paediatric unit.</p>

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Adolescents' experiences of emergency admission to children's wards

Clift

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Dampier

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Timmons

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2007

J Child Health Care

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The impact of the numerous changes associated with adolescence are likely to be intensified in hospitalization. This qualitative study examines adolescents' experiences of emergency admission to children's wards. Semi-structured interviews were conducted post-discharge with six individuals (aged 11-15) who were inpatient on a paediatric orthopaedic or general surgical ward. The results show that adolescents' experiences are more positive than research has indicated previously, which might question the findings of preceding studies and current recommendations for practice. Areas within current practice fostering a positive experience were highlighted, for example, relationships with health care professionals and participation in care. Also, areas in need of improvement were identified, including ward facilities and measures to assist individuals to attain sufficient sleep and rest and peer support. Further research is necessary on adolescent units in order to establish an evidence base from which to conclude best practice for inpatient adolescents.

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Hospitals need specialist inpatient adolescent units

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Hearing the Adolescents' Voice: a Study Evaluating the Use of Conjoint Analysis for Use with Adolescents to Determine Preferences for Inpatient Hospital Facilities

Hearing the Adolescents' Voice: a Study Evaluating the Use of Conjoint Analysis for Use with Adolescents to Determine Preferences for Inpatient Hospital Facilities

Hearing the Adolescents' Voice: a Study Evaluating the Use of Conjoint Analysis for Use with Adolescents to Determine Preferences for Inpatient Hospital Facilities

Adolescents' experiences of emergency admission to children's wards

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