Author Identifier
Maggie Zgambo: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8667-795X
Mandie Foster: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3100-0885
Therese A. O'Sullivan: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1003-854X
Davina Houghton: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8943-5278
Evalotte Mörelius: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3256-5407
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Publisher
Wiley
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery / Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute / School of Medical and Health Sciences
Publication Unique Identifier
10.1111/jan.16846
RAS ID
78296
Abstract
Introduction: Despite a growing multidisciplinary interest in the Child and Family Centred Care approach, its meaning remains unclear in extant literature. It is, therefore, crucial to explore, analyse, describe, and clarify the concept of the Child and Family Centred Care approach and its associated terms. Method: A three-phased principle-based concept analysis approach was used to analyse the concept of Child and Family Centred Care. A systematic search of literature was completed using the CINAHL, PsycINFO, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Peer-reviewed articles on Child and Family Centred Care, published from inception to 2023 were included if they were available in English and discussed children aged zero to 17 years, healthcare providers, and/or caregivers. A systematic screening of articles was undertaken to remove duplicates and articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria. A concept quality criteria assessment was performed independently based on a recommended appraisal tool. Results: Full texts of the retained 23 titles were included in the deductive thematic analysis. Guided by the three-phased principle-based concept analysis approach, data were grouped into epistemological, pragmatic, linguistic, and logical principles. The study revealed various characteristics of the concept of interest to highlight the common terms associated with the concept, primarily being collaboration, participation, communication, and respect/dignity. Conclusions and Implications: This concept analysis provides a theoretical definition of the Child and Family Centred Care approach. The definition emphasises the child as an individual and an active collaborator with healthcare providers and their family. Standardised language improving health outcomes, patient satisfaction, and healthcare systems. No Patient or Public Contribution.
DOI
10.1111/jan.16846
Creative Commons License
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Comments
Zgambo, M., Blamires, J., Foster, M., Al‐Motlaq, M., O'Sullivan, T. A., Houghton, D., ... & International Network for Child and Family Centred Care. (2025). Child and family centred care: A three‐phased principle‐based concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16846