The quality of Pediatric communication directly influences the treatment success, by promoting satisfactory adherence levels, information retention, and the inclusion of biopsychosocial demands. The main aim of this study was to perform a systematic literature review concerning pediatric communication, with papers published between 2000 and 2010. The selected studies were included in the following databases: PubMed/MedLine, Bireme/BVS and ScienceDirect, Capes Papers Online site, and SciELO. The 61 selected papers indicate the prevalence of descriptive designs and qualitative or quantitative analysis techniques, over experimental studies and the use of mixed data analysis techniques. The literature indicated the need to include the pediatric patient in the communication process and to consider psychosocial demands, highlighting the good results achieved by programs related to better communication patterns. The need is highlighted for systematic studies that can comprehend the factors involved in pediatric communication, and the inclusion of efficient psychosocial programs.
Communication; Child; Review literature as topic; Physician-patien
