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Perceptions of parents' participation in the care of their child undergoing day surgery: pilot-study
C Chapados1, R Pineault, J Tourigny
1Dept of Health Sciences, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada.
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This pilot study explored parents' perceptions of their role in pediatric day surgery care. Findings highlight the need for clearer communication and defined roles for parents during their child's hospital stay.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Health Psychology
- Family-Centered Care
Background:
- Over 100,000 children undergo day surgery in Canada annually.
- Existing preparation programs for pediatric day surgery often overlook the parents' specific role during the hospital stay.
- While pediatric centers acknowledge family importance, parents' perceptions of their participation in day surgery care remain understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe parents' perceptions of their involvement in their children's care within a day surgery setting.
- To investigate parental roles and expectations during pediatric day surgery procedures.
- To address the gap in understanding parental participation in day surgery.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Godin and Kok's integrated behavior prediction model (1996), based on Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (1991).
- Developed an interview questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument.
- Employed content analysis for analyzing qualitative data from interviews.
Main Results:
- Presents the preliminary findings of a pilot study on parental perceptions in pediatric day surgery.
- Identifies key themes regarding parents' views on their participation and role.
- Highlights areas for potential improvement in family-integrated care models.
Conclusions:
- The study underscores the importance of understanding and defining the parents' role in pediatric day surgery.
- Results from this pilot study provide a foundation for future research and enhanced family-centered care strategies.
- Further investigation is warranted to fully elucidate parental experiences and optimize support within day surgery units.
Abstract:
In Canada, more than 100,000 children have procedures in day surgery units. In spite of certain programs designed to prepare those children and their parents for the procedures and events that take place in a hospital, the parents' role during the day stay is not openly and directly approached. Although many pediatric centers recognize the importance of the role of the family in the life of children with health problems, the perceptions of parents with children undergoing day surgery and their role in the hospital have not yet been studied. Therefore, the objective of our study was to describe parents' perceptions regarding their participation in the care of their children in a day surgery. Godin and Kok's (1996) integrated behavior prediction model related to health, which was drawn from Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (1991), was chosen for this research. An interview questionnaire was developed as the measurement instrument. Content analysis was the basis for the analysis of the data gathered through the interview questionnaire. Our article presents the results of this pilot study.
