Parents-Nurse Communication Challenges in Pediatric Nursing

Abstract

The objective of this bachelor’s thesis was to describe communication challenges between nurses and parents of pediatric patients. This bachelor´s thesis aimed to generate understanding and knowledge on communication challenges between nurses and parents of pediatric patients, so that nurses may apply their knowledge and help parents of pediatric patients overcome communication challenges.

A descriptive literature review was the method used for the execution of this bachelor´s thesis. The articles were obtained from reliable scientific databases such as Medline, and CINAHL. A total of 10 articles (n=10) were included in this bachelor´s thesis. The material used was published between the years 2017–2022. Inductive content analysis was applied. The results showed that communication challenges between nurses and parents of pediatric patients occurred because of language barriers, cultural backgrounds, organizational factors, parent health education, and staff factors. The results lead to the conclusion that communication challenges between nurses and parents of pediatric patients do still exist. Communication strategies, communication aids, and methods could help overcome the challenges in communication. Further studies should be done to improve communication between nurses and parents of pediatric patients.