Abstract

The self-care (or latchkey) arrangement for children with a chronic illness is an important topic for pediatric nurses. This article reviews the impact of self-care for children's development, examines the effectiveness of teaching self-care skills to latchkey children, and provides assessment and intervention information to help pediatric nurses who are working with parents and children with chronic illness who are in self-care.

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