ArticleExploring the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Children and Families Cared for by Pediatric-Focused Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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INTRODUCTION
Significant changes have occurred globally because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. People have experienced dramatic shifts in the way that they work, carry out everyday activities, and interact with others. For children, changes have occurred in the way that school and peer interactions occur and in the way they access health care. Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (P-APRNs) play a significant role in the provision of health care services for children
Sample and Setting
A descriptive survey design with a convenience sample was used. The survey was distributed electronically to members of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) by e-mail through their membership electronic mailing list. At the time of writing, NAPNAP reported having greater than 8,200 members. All members are included in the NAPNAP member electronic mailing list database unless explicitly opting out of e-mail communication from the organization. Individuals eligible
RESULTS
Characteristics of the responding P-APRNs are provided in Table 1. A total of 109 individuals completed the survey with different numbers of P-APRNs replying to each question. The percentages for each category were based on the number of valid replies to the question. The P-APRNs had an average of more than 16 years of experience (mean = 16.7, standard deviation = 11.9, range 1–48 years). The most common academic degree for these P-APRNs was a master's degree in nursing for 72.7%, and most
DISCUSSION
The findings of this study are consistent with recently published studies in the literature that examined the effects of COVID-19 on children and families (Patrick et al., 2020; Peck & Sonney, 2021; Racine et al., 2021; Russell et al., 2020; Santoli et al., 2020). A unique contribution of this study is that it collectively examined the multifaceted, inter-related effects of the pandemic on the health and well-being of children and families through the lens of care provided by P-APRNs. It is
Conclusions
This study collectively reflects the depth of challenges faced by children, families, and P-APRNs owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The data presented the scope of these challenges through the lens of care provided by P-APRNs. These challenges present unique opportunities for P-APRNs to contribute to improved outcomes for patients, families, and systems. P-APRNs are well prepared to lead change in clinical care, research and translational science, innovation, and advocacy to support better and
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