Understanding Appendicitis: A Cultural and Family-Centred Perspective

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Anne is a ten- year- old girl who has presented to hospital with appendicitis. She is one of five children from an Indian family who own and run a restaurant. This essay will go into details in regards to the pathophysiology of the patient and her symptoms as well as the growth and development, family centred care and how this hospitalisation will affect not only Anne but her family. To provide a quality of care for the patient and family, the health care professionals must take into consideration racial, ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds (Nettina, 2013). It is also important to consider the stresses and fears of both the patient and family and how they might be coping with these emotions and what the health care professionals …show more content…

A family centred care model- FCC should be used in all hospitals as it deliveries a quality of health care that is important for the wellness of a child and adolescent (“The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne”b). Some aspects of FCC include communication, dignity/ respect, collaboration and participation (“The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne”b). Preparing for a child to have surgery is also preparing the child’s family. Support must be made based on age, developmental stage, personality and have regards to any history of hospitals or with health care professionals (Nettina, 2013). The family and patient may have a lot of questions and fears about the procedure and it can be very distressing for all (Nettina, 2013). Therefore, it is important to acknowledge these concerns and explore and provide feedback for the patient and family in regards to their feelings, fears, and to give them the information that they need (Nettina, 2013). This also builds up the therapeutic relationship and creates a trusting environment (Fraser & Grant & Mannix, 2016) in which the child’s wellbeing is priority, but the family is just as important as the health care professionals in making sure the patient becomes well again. An important aspect is making sure Anne is understanding of the procedure and what it entails. She is at a developmental stage where she can think logically and abstractly and so would be able to understand that she is sick and needs to have surgery to help her get better. Building a therapeutic relationship (Fraser & Grant & Mannix, 2016) with the patient and her family and respecting their autonomy (Shaul, 2014) is vital to their

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