The health and well-being of children with medical complexity and their parents’ when admitted to inpatient care units: A scoping review

Lyndsay Mackay, Tammie Dewan, Lauren Asaad, Francine Buchanan, K Alix Hayden, Lara Montgomery, Una Chang, School of Nursing, Trinity Western University, Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Alberta Children, s Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, Library and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary

Journal of Child Health Care

Published online on January 30, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Child Health Care, Volume 30, Issue 1, Page 188-210, March 2026.
Children with medical complexity (CMC) are regularly admitted to inpatient care units to receive medical care. While admissions for CMC and their parents can negatively impact their health and well-being, mapping of evidence in this area appears ...