Adolescents' Experiences of Staying Overnight at Family-Centered Pediatric Wards.

Johan LundgrenAnnika Norell-ClarkeIngrid HellströmCharlotte Angelhoff

Published in: SAGE open nursing (2020)

The adolescents described their sleep at the pediatric ward positively, but mentioned disturbing factors associated with pain, nightly check-ups, noises, and inactivity. Parental presence was perceived as very positive both during the night and the day.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
mental health
sleep quality
chronic pain
depressive symptoms
pain management
social support
childhood cancer
spinal cord injury