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Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , The Children's Private Medical Group , University of Melbourne

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Publications

Publication

Setting research priorities to achieve long-term health targets in Iran

Publisher: International Global Health Society

Date: 13-10-2018

DOI: 10.7189/JOGH.08.020702

Publication

Descriptive study of parents’ perceptions of paediatric ward rounds

Publisher: BMJ

Date: 05-01-2021

DOI: 10.1136/ARCHDISCHILD-2020-320318

Abstract: To explore parents’ perceptions of ward rounds in two different ward settings (medical and surgical unit) in a tertiary paediatric hospital in Australia and to understand key factors influencing them. A descriptive study was conducted based on 100 semistructured interviews across two different inpatient units: medical (n=50) and surgical (n=50). Quantitative data, obtained from closed-ended responses, were analysed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data, obtained from open-ended responses, were analysed using inductive content analysis, facilitating a more in-depth understanding of parents’ perceptions of ward rounds and their lived experience. Parents in both medical and surgical units reported high levels of satisfaction with ward rounds, with a median parental satisfaction rating of 4 out of a possible 5 (comparative in both settings). Two major themes were identified influencing parental perceptions of ward rounds: team-family dynamics and managing uncertainties inherent to ward rounds. This study demonstrates that parents highly value ward rounds, primarily for the opportunity they offer to collaborate with the clinical team and to ask questions. Parental satisfaction was high in both medical and surgical units, despite notable differences in ward round structure and function. Our study highlights key areas where small changes could empower parents and enhance their overall hospital experience.

Publication

Ripple effect of a clinical teaching fellow programme in an Australian paediatric hospital.

Publisher: Wiley

Date: 26-02-2020

Location: Australia

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Publications

Setting research priorities to achieve long-term health targets in Iran

Descriptive study of parents’ perceptions of paediatric ward rounds

Ripple effect of a clinical teaching fellow programme in an Australian paediatric hospital.

Related Organisations

Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Royal Australasian College Of Physicians

Kermanshah University Of Medical Sciences

University Of Melbourne

University Of Cape Town

University Of Cape Town

The Children's Private Medical Group

University Of Melbourne

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