Conocimientos de los internos de enfermería sobre el cuidado humanizado en pacientes pediátricos.

Abstract

Introduction: Knowledge of humanized pediatric practices integrates aspects such as presence, individualized treatment, education, emotional support, and spiritual respect. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge of nursing interns regarding humanized care for pediatric patients in a hospital in Guayaquil. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 67 interns who provided informed consent. A self-administered questionnaire of 36 items with a five-point Likert scale was used; frequencies and percentages were calculated. Results: 87% were women, and 52% were between 20 and 25 years old. Regarding knowledge of accompaniment, personalized attention, and trust, 86% of responses reflected habitual application, and 14% occasional or absent application; variations included professional presentation, assessment of distress, and incorporation of preferences. Regarding knowledge of differentiation, education, emotional expression, and spirituality, 87% indicated habitual application, and 13% occasional or absent application. Spiritual considerations accounted for 22% of problematic responses. Conclusion: Knowledge of humanized care practices showed a favorable orientation, with less consistency in the exploration and coordination of spiritual needs.