The Role of the Nurse in the Care of Children with High Fever

Session

Medicine and Nursing

Description

Nursing care is an essential component in the management of high fever in children, especially in pediatric wards. High fever is one of the most common symptoms that prompts the search for medical help in children and can be an indicator of various clinical conditions. The role of nurses is crucial in the assessment, monitoring and management of the condition of children with fever, ensuring appropriate interventions to prevent possible complications and to alleviate parental concerns. In addition to physical and pharmacological treatments, nurses provide education and support to families, helping to create a safe and appropriate environment for the recovery of children. Methodology: This study was conducted in the Pediatric Department of the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK), using the quantitative method through the distribution of questionnaires to nurses. The aim of the research is to assess the knowledge, experience and practices of nurses in the care of children with high fever. A total of 40 nurses were included and a structured questionnaire was administered to them, covering aspects of fever assessment, applied interventions, collaboration with parents and the educational role of nurses. Conclusion: This research aims to reflect the importance of the role of nurses in the care and management of children with high fever, as well as to identify current practices and needs for improvement in the provision of nursing care in the pediatric context.

Keywords:

High fever, nurses, children, pediatrics, healthcare, health education, nursing management

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-41-2

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

25-10-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

26-10-2025 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.375

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The Role of the Nurse in the Care of Children with High Fever

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Nursing care is an essential component in the management of high fever in children, especially in pediatric wards. High fever is one of the most common symptoms that prompts the search for medical help in children and can be an indicator of various clinical conditions. The role of nurses is crucial in the assessment, monitoring and management of the condition of children with fever, ensuring appropriate interventions to prevent possible complications and to alleviate parental concerns. In addition to physical and pharmacological treatments, nurses provide education and support to families, helping to create a safe and appropriate environment for the recovery of children. Methodology: This study was conducted in the Pediatric Department of the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK), using the quantitative method through the distribution of questionnaires to nurses. The aim of the research is to assess the knowledge, experience and practices of nurses in the care of children with high fever. A total of 40 nurses were included and a structured questionnaire was administered to them, covering aspects of fever assessment, applied interventions, collaboration with parents and the educational role of nurses. Conclusion: This research aims to reflect the importance of the role of nurses in the care and management of children with high fever, as well as to identify current practices and needs for improvement in the provision of nursing care in the pediatric context.