Decision-making for parental presence in pediatric resuscitation: A qualitative study of parents’ and resuscitation team members’ experiences and perceptions

Arezoo Ghavi, Hadi Hassankhani, Fenella J Gill, Department of Nursing, Islamic Azad University, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing, Faculty Health Science, Curtin University, Western Australia, Nursing Research, Perth Children, s Hospital, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Western Australia

Journal of Child Health Care

Published online on February 07, 2026

Abstract

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Parental presence during pediatric resuscitation presents a complex challenge, often provoking mixed reactions from healthcare providers and families. This qualitative study explored how decisions about parental presence emerge from the experiences and ...