Nurses’ Role in the Care of Children with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

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Alisa Khunkaew
เสน่ห์ ขุนแก้ว
Bootsakorn Yotsai
Panatchaya Chuawoung

Abstract

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection is the leading cause of childhood hospitalization and mortality. Epidemics of RSV have been found during the wet season and winter. The infection occurs in the lower respiratory tract and may be severe among infants and children aged less than two years old. RSV infection may cause childhood hospitalization with respiratory failure, which is a severe complication of RSV infection. The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines for nursing care practice for children hospitalized with RSV infection including how to monitor RSV complications and hypoxemia, promote health and well-being, and give health education to reduce the recurrence rate of RSV infection. This article will enhance the comprehension of caring for children with RSV infection in terms of family-centered care. Furthermore, discussions between nurses and parents would be beneficial for improving the quality of care and better quality of life among children with RSV infection.

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Khunkaew A, ขุนแก้ว เ, Yotsai B, Chuawoung P. Nurses’ Role in the Care of Children with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection. NJPH (วารสาร พ.ส.) [Internet]. 2020 Aug. 27 [cited 2024 Apr. 20];30(2):36-45. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tnaph/article/view/244847
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