Introduction: pediatric care is a context in which the concept of specific care should be thought over, hereby suggesting a reflection on formalizing the notion of pediatric care.
Context: the concept of care applied to nursing care offers a framework for professionals. Pediatric care presents specificities which lead to adapting the concept of care which is only formalized globally or in specific cases such as neonatology.
Results: according to various theories, the formalization of a concept specifically for children aged 1 to 15 seems to be lacking.
Discussion: building a framework for the concept of pediatric care, based on recommendations and evidence, could be useful to formalize the work of pediatric nurses. The notion needs to be more clearly defined.
Conclusion: the notion of pediatric care regroups conceptual trends adapted to the specificities of pediatric care, providing practical considerations.