What effect does an extended hospital stay tend to have on the discharge planning process for a child expected to receive mechanical ventilation at home?

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Family issues are all too often the most difficult barriers to overcome. The longer the hospital stay, the more likely that family dynamics will change. Strained finances, guilt, fatigue, worry, and emotional distress are all issues faced by most families of ventilator-assisted children. However, issues such as divorce, which often results in loss of one of the primary caregivers, and drug abuse and mental illness, are the types of issues that tend to cause the longest delays.

What Effect Does an Extended Hospital Stay Tend to Have