Which nursing support components best predict parent satisfaction in family-centered pediatric care? A cross-sectional study
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pedn.2026.10.031
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Pediatric Nursing
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Family-centered care, Hospitalized child, Nursing support, Parent satisfaction, Pediatric nursing
- Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Introduction Family-centered care is a core philosophy of pediatric nursing; however, evidence regarding which dimensions of nursing support are most strongly associated with parent satisfaction remains limited. This study aimed to examine the predictive role of nursing support provided within the framework of family-centered care on different dimensions of parent satisfaction in pediatric inpatient units. Methods In total, 300 parents of hospitalized children participated in this cross-sectional study, which was conducted in the pediatric units of a training and research hospital in Türkiye between May and December 2025. Data were collected using the Parent Information Form, the Nurse Parent Support Tool (NPST), and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Healthcare Satisfaction Generic Module. Results All dimensions of nursing support were positively and significantly correlated with all dimensions of parent satisfaction ( p < 0.001). Regression analyses revealed that Respect was the strongest predictor of satisfaction with Information, Family Participation, Communication, and Technical Skills, whereas Emotional Support was the strongest predictor of Emotional Needs. Information and Communication Support emerged as the strongest predictor of Overall Satisfaction. The regression models explained 47% to 88% of the variance across parent satisfaction dimensions. No significant differences in nursing support or parent satisfaction were found according to parents' or children's sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Conclusion These findings demonstrate that nursing support is strongly associated with parent satisfaction in pediatric care. Practice implications Findings may guide pediatric nurses in tailoring informational, emotional, and care-related support to parents' needs and prioritizing support components associated with specific dimensions of parent satisfaction.