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Parental presence during pediatric anesthetic inductions
Mary Kay Himes1, Kristina Munyer, Susan J Henly
1Methodist Hospital, St Louis Park, MN, USA.
AANA Journal
|September 19, 2003
Summary
Parents present during their child's anesthesia induction generally felt prepared and satisfied. They believed their presence benefited everyone involved, highlighting the importance of complete information and emotional support.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Anesthesia
- Psychosocial Aspects of Healthcare
Background:
- Parental presence during pediatric anesthesia induction is common.
- Research extensively covers children's responses but less on parental experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate parental preparation, attitudes, emotions, and experiences when present during their child's anesthetic induction.
- To understand the psychosocial needs of parents during this process.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 55 parents accompanying children (1-10 years) during general anesthesia induction.
- 38 surveys were returned and analyzed using frequency distributions, chi-squared tests, and correlation coefficients.
Main Results:
- Most parents felt adequately prepared and satisfied with their preparation.
- Parents perceived their presence as beneficial for the child, themselves, and anesthesia staff.
- Satisfaction with preparation correlated with the completeness of information received (r = 0.35).
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive preoperative information and intraoperative emotional support are crucial for parents present during pediatric anesthesia induction.
- Addressing parental psychosocial needs enhances the overall anesthesia care experience.