Myeloid

Iranian Study ​Reveals ​Rising Maternal Confidence in Pediatric ​Cancer Nursing Safety

TABRIZ, Iran – A new longitudinal study conducted at‌ hospitals affiliated with Tabriz University of Medical⁤ Sciences​ demonstrates a ​notable increase ⁣in Iranian​ mothers’ perceptions of nursing safety practices while their ​children undergo initial‍ leukemia ⁣chemotherapy.⁣ Published findings reveal a rise in confidence levels regarding crucial elements​ of care, including ⁢patient identification adn hand hygiene, over a ⁤four-week period.

The⁣ research, completed​ recently,‌ addresses a critical need for enhanced ‍patient and family⁢ involvement in‌ healthcare, particularly⁢ within the sensitive context of pediatric oncology. Leukemia is a devastating diagnosis for⁤ children and‍ their families, ‌and ⁤ensuring a ​safe and supportive hospital habitat is paramount. This study highlights the positive impact of actively engaging mothers in the care process, offering valuable insights for⁢ improving ‍the quality of nursing care and potentially ‍reducing ⁣anxiety⁤ for both patients ​and their caregivers.⁢ the findings underscore the importance of targeted educational interventions to further bolster safety perceptions.

Researchers followed mothers of children ⁢newly diagnosed‌ with leukemia as‌ they navigated their child’s first⁣ chemotherapy course. Initial assessments showed an average perception score of 2.75 (on a scale of 4).By ⁢week four, ​this ‌score had ‌risen⁢ to 2.99, a statistically significant ⁣improvement (p<0.001). The most notable gains ‍were observed​ in mothers' confidence in patient identification ⁣procedures ‌- increasing by an average of 0.41 points⁢ - and hand ⁢hygiene practices, which saw a 0.38-point increase.

The⁣ study also ​identified several factors correlating with maternal perceptions of‍ safety. Mothers with ⁣higher levels of education, more stable economic circumstances, and children diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, as opposed to acute myeloid ⁢leukemia, reported greater confidence.Family size and the child’s age ⁢also ‍demonstrated a significant association with⁣ perception scores.

Researchers ‌concluded that ‍actively involving mothers in their child’s care enhances their ‌sense of safety and quality of care ⁤during hospitalization. The study advocates for ‍the implementation of⁤ supportive and educational programs designed to further improve nursing safety protocols and empower families facing the challenges of childhood cancer.

Keywords: Chemotherapy, ‌Nursing Care, Pediatric Oncology.