The experience of fathers of children hospitalised with advanced heart disease.
Chase SamselJeffrey R ReichmanJessica A BarretoDavid W BrownKevin HummelLynn A SleeperElizabeth D BlumePublished in: Cardiology in the young (2024)
Fathers report excellent understanding of their child's illness and a positive experience around expressing their hopes and fears. Despite this, there remain many opportunities to improve communication, prognostic awareness, and participation in informed decision-making of fathers of children hospitalised with advanced heart disease.