Adenitis cervical en niños de un hospital público de Ecuador

The objective of this study was to analyze cervical adenitis in children treated at a public hospital in Ecuador. The hypothesis was that the quality of nursing care significantly influences the recovery of pediatric patients, thanks to the implementation of evidence-based strategies that optimize clinical outcomes and improve the hospital experience. The study used a simple cross-sectional design with a qualitative and descriptive approach. Data collection involved in-person and digital surveys administered using Google Forms. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and presented in tables and histograms to illustrate the most relevant findings. The results showed that 76.9% of respondents considered that specific management strategies were not applied, while 53.85% indicated that clinical evaluations were performed periodically. Furthermore, 50% considered emotional support to be important.