Jannick Lavigne1,2, Paula W Rushton1,2, Nathalie Trudelle3. 1. a Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine , School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal , Montréal , QC , Canada. 2. b CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center , Montréal , Québec. 3. c Centre de réadaptation Marie Enfant, CHU Sainte-Justine , Montréal , QC , Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Efficient service delivery models that optimize processes and human resources are required in the current health care climate. A family-centered care approach is recognized as a model that can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of pediatric rehabilitation. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of a multidisciplinary health care team regarding the use of the Préparation au plan d'intervention (PAPI), a modified needs assessment tool designed to facilitate a family-centered care approach among children with cerebral motor deficits (CMD) and their families. METHODS: One focus group was conducted with the multidisciplinary team (n = 10) of the CMD program at a pediatric rehabilitation center. It was audio recorded and transcribed verbatim for content analysis. RESULTS: Three overarching themes were identified from the analyzes: (1) a facilitator of open communication, (2) a way to gain the unique sense of the child and family and (3) parents as the experts of their child. CONCLUSIONS: Health care professionals value the use of the PAPI as a way of facilitating a family-centered care plan process, specifically with children with cerebral motor deficits.
BACKGROUND: Efficient service delivery models that optimize processes and human resources are required in the current health care climate. A family-centered care approach is recognized as a model that can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of pediatric rehabilitation. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of a multidisciplinary health care team regarding the use of the Préparation au plan d'intervention (PAPI), a modified needs assessment tool designed to facilitate a family-centered care approach among children with cerebral motor deficits (CMD) and their families. METHODS: One focus group was conducted with the multidisciplinary team (n = 10) of the CMD program at a pediatric rehabilitation center. It was audio recorded and transcribed verbatim for content analysis. RESULTS: Three overarching themes were identified from the analyzes: (1) a facilitator of open communication, (2) a way to gain the unique sense of the child and family and (3) parents as the experts of their child. CONCLUSIONS: Health care professionals value the use of the PAPI as a way of facilitating a family-centered care plan process, specifically with children with cerebral motor deficits.
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Keywords:
Evaluation; family-centered care approach; focus group; pediatric intervention