Abstract
Background: Excepting Randall's study (2008), literature about children's feedback of nursing is poor and remarkably dated (Fleitas 1997, Bluebond-Langner 1978). Yet, interviewed children gave a very detailed account, which resulted deeply different from their parents' or care assistants' reports (Miller 2000, Scott 2000). Goal of the study: We interviewed hospitalized children asking for the traits of good nursing. This qualitative study has a phenomenological approach. Methods: A qualitative interview was used to collect data: we interviewed 10 children admitted at Pediatria of the Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Policlinico in Modena (Italy) in early 2009. Children were not selected according to probabilistic methods. Research was authorized by Unit Direction; we ensured anonymity to parents who gave written consent. The interviewer introduced himself to children explaining the aims of the research and asking them if they were in the mood for answering. Findings/Results: Outcomes may be divided into 4 groups: Conclusion(s)/discussion: Children gave a very detailed account of the good nurse's traits. Our results confirm Randall's study (2008).
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