Reflection on Pediatric Health Care

This assignment presents a reflection on the case study of Elise and Violet, two patients in a pediatric unit. Using the Gibbs Reflective Cycle, it analyzes the healthcare experience, focusing on themes of communication, trust, emotional support, and the importance of electronic health records (EHRs) for efficient and collaborative care. The reflection also identifies areas for improvement, including providing psychological support to parents facing challenging situations.

Running head: REFLECTION 1
Reflection
Student’s Name
University Affiliation

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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Description.......................................................................................................................................2
Feelings............................................................................................................................................2
Values/Beliefs..................................................................................................................................2
Analysis...........................................................................................................................................3
Conclusions drawn...........................................................................................................................3
Action Plan......................................................................................................................................4
Essay Conclusion.............................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5

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Reflection
Introduction
Health e-record is indispensable in delivering the best possible care in pediatric units
specifically for children with life-threatening illnesses. This assignment is a reflection of the
case study of Elise and Violet. It will use Gibbs Reflective Cycle that includes a description,
feelings, values/beliefs, analysis, conclusions, and action plan.
Description
Understanding and supportive are the central themes of nursing care for the experience of
Elise and Violet. When Violet was taken to the emergency department, the paediatrician strived
to communicate with the paediatrician from the other hospital to establish Violet’s test results
(Reedy, 2017). Besides, collaboration and care were exhibited in the event since the
paediatricians collaborated with Elise to ensure Violet got the best care. Trust and positive
relationship were established between Elise and the paediatricians.
Feelings
I felt sympathy and mercy since Elise was a young mother, and Violet was just a
newborn and had to undergo blood tests. Besides, I felt guilty that Elise was not referred onwards
for emotional support. However, I felt re-assured that early diagnosis and management through
pharmacology would improve Violet’s condition.

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Values/Beliefs
Kindness and respect are the primary values that underpin my feelings in relation to the
care experience of Elise and Violet. Respect for others entails valuing the dignity and moral
worth of others while kindness entails the demonstration of acts of care and consideration
(NMBA, 2008). Responsibility is another value that underpins the feelings I had towards Elise
and Violet. My feelings are attributable to the commitment towards the duty of care and
promotion of well-being for patients.
Analysis
Elise learned that Violet had abnormal results through a phone call and immediately took
Violet to an emergency department. Unfortunately, the hospital where Violet was taken did not
have the same network as the hospital that had called Elise and husband. This aspect scared Elise
because she was not sure if the two hospitals would have the same results (Reedy, 2017). The
communication between the hospitals was made through a phone call, and paediatricians
understood the required tests. Finally, the test was performed fast, subsequent tests were
performed, and treatment was initiated for Violet. The use of health e-record for Violet would
ensure that information about previous tests results, medication and immunisation are stored for
easy and fast retrieval. In turn, general practitioners (GPs) and paediatricians would access the
health history of Violet with ease. It would eliminate a situation where Elise and husband are
unaware the condition and the required test.
Conclusions drawn
The primary positive indicator for implementing health e-record is improved data
accessibility. The time for consultations between different care providers or scrutinising files

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would be reduced. Health information variance between hospitals would be eliminated.
Additionally, it would promote evidence-based care for Violet regardless of the hospital where
she is taken (Raman & Nandi, 2012). The negative indicators include the lack of interoperability
and privacy issues. Elise notes that the two hospitals could not communicate due to network
configurations.
Action Plan
In the future, I would make sure parents have access to psychological support to prevent
distress like in the case of Elise. Recent research found that parents of children with life-
threatening conditions experience depression, anxiety and acute traumatic stress (Muscara et al.,
2015). I would advise Elise to adopt a mobile app that allows her to monitor Violet and
communicate with a GP in case of an emergency, which would promote partnering in care.
Essay Conclusion
Evidently, health e-record is important in improving the provision of care mainly through
access to and sharing of health information. However, health e-record might cause privacy and
confidentiality issues. For Elise and Violet, health e-record would enhance patenting in care,
access to health and medication history. Conclusively, psychological support is needed for
parents whose children have life-threatening conditions.

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References
Muscara, F., McCarthy, M. C., Woolf, C., Hearps, S. J. C., Burke, K., & Anderson, V. A. (2015).
Early psychological reactions in parents of children with a life threatening illness within a
pediatric hospital setting. European Psychiatry, 30(5), 555-561. doi:
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2014.12.008
NMBA. (2008).Code of Ethics for Nursing in Australia. Retrieved from
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?
record=WD10%2F1352&dbid=AP&chksum=GTNolhwLC8InBn7hiEFeag%3D%3D
Raman, W.R. & Nandi, V.T. (2012). E-health implementation – Pros and Cons. IJMTP, 4(1), 33-
49. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309726265_E-
health_Implementation_-_Pros_and_Cons
Reedy, N. (2017). Age 26 Patient Experience Mum and newborn 0 to 18months [Video
podcast].Retrieved from https://lor.usq.edu.au/usq/integ/gen/c2adf5eb-799e-455f-8232-
54763fb8f9b5/1/?_int.id=1