week 3

Question 1

what does PFCC

Answer 1

patient and family-centered care

Question 2

what does this approach emphasize

Answer 2

collaboration between healthcare providers, patients, and their families to ensure the delivery of high-quality, holistic care

Question 3

what does the PFCC do in a holistic way

Answer 3

-a holistic approach to healthcare that places patients and their families at the center of the care delivery process

Question 4

why is this approach grounded in several key principles/thepurpose

Answer 4

• extensively researched and proven to enhance the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes

Question 5

what is the relevance of PFCC for Canadian healthcare

Answer 5

-guiding principle in healthcare delivery

Question 6

what is PFCC in canada rooted in

Answer 6

-focus on partnership, respect and empowerment

Question 7

definition of PFCC

Answer 7

an approach to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among healthcare providers, patients and families

Question 8

what are the 4 principles of the PFCC

Answer 8

1. respect and dignity
2. info sharing
3. collaborative care
4. family engagement

Question 9

expand on respect and dignity

Answer 9

patients and families are treated with respect and dignity, and their values and beliefs are acknowledged

Question 10

expand on info sharing

Answer 10

open and honest communication is promoted, ensuring that patients and families are well-informed about their care options and decisions

Question 11

expand on collaborative care

Answer 11

healthcare providers collaborate with patients and families to develop care plans and make decisions that align with the patient’s goals and values

Question 12

expand on family engagement

Answer 12

families are recognized as essential partners in care, and their involvement is encouraged and supported

Question 13

application of the PFCC in improving neonatal care through PFCC

Answer 13

info sharing-shared detailed info with parents about their kids conditions, treatment plans and progress. included in daily rounds with parents…could ask questions and participate in discussions

family engagement- parents were encouraged to participate in their infant’s care actively. trained to do basic tasks ex diaper changes and taking temp of baby under a nurses guidance

collaboration- healthcare team fostered collaboration between parents and healthcare providers. parents were invited to participate in care planning meetings and considered valuable care team members

respect and dignity- healthcare team was trained in cultural sensitivity and respectful communication to ensure that parents felt heard and respected in the NICU

Question 14

the implementation of the PFCC in the NICU had several significant positive outcomes

Answer 14

-reduced stress and anxiety
- improved health outcomes
- enhanced parental satisfaction
- knowledge transfer
- better communication

Question 15

expand on reduced stress and anxiety (the implementation of the PFCC in the NICU had several significant positive outcomes)

Answer 15

parents reported reduced stress and anxiety levels as they felt more informed and involved in their infants care. they appreciate being treated as partners in their baby’s journey to health

Question 16

expand on improved health outcomes- the implementation of the PFCC in the NICU had several significant positive outcomes

Answer 16

infants in the nicu showed improved health outcomes, including reduced rates of infection, shorter hospital stays, and better weight gain. the increased involvement of parents in care activities contributed to these improvements

Question 17

expand on the enhanced parental satisfaction- the implementation of the PFCC in the NICU had several significant positive outcomes

Answer 17

parental satisfaction with the care provided in the nicu increased significantly. families felt more supported and better prepared to care for their infants after discharge

Question 18

expand on knowledge transfer - the implementation of the PFCC in the NICU had several significant positive outcomes

Answer 18

parents gained valuable knowledge and skills during their time in the nicu, which empowered them to provide better care for their infants after discharge

Question 19

expand on better communication -the implementation of the PFCC in the NICU had several significant positive outcomes

Answer 19

communication between parents and healthcare providers improved, leading to smoother transitions of care and a more trusting relationship between families and healthcare team.