Parental attitudes to a clinical examination in paediatrics

Area of Science:

• Pediatric clinical research
• Patient and family experience

Background:

• Clinical examinations involving children are common.
• Parental perspectives are crucial for evaluating healthcare experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess parental satisfaction and disturbance levels during pediatric clinical examinations.
• To understand parental motivations for participating in such examinations.

Main Methods:

• Survey or interview of parents whose children recently underwent a clinical examination.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of parental feedback.

Main Results:

• Most parents reported the experience was not disturbing for them or their child.
• Parents expressed interest and satisfaction, viewing participation as gratitude for care.
• Few complaints arose, primarily concerning organizational aspects, not the examination itself.

Conclusions:

• Pediatric clinical examinations can be a positive experience for parents and children.
• Parental engagement can be fostered by highlighting the benefits and opportunities for expressing gratitude.