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Waiting for an operation: parents' perspectives.

Grant G Miller1

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. miller@duke.usask.ca

Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
|July 22, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Parents find long waits for pediatric surgery stressful, believing operations are more urgent than classified. They deem waiting over three months unacceptable, highlighting the need for improved wait-list management.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Long waiting times for pediatric surgery can cause significant stress for children and families.
  • Understanding parental perceptions of waiting periods is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess parental attitudes towards and acceptance of waiting times for their child's non-urgent operation.
  • To evaluate parental perceptions of urgency and acceptable waiting durations for pediatric surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive survey was conducted using a cross-sectional method at a university teaching hospital.
  • Data were collected from parents of children under 20 awaiting non-urgent pediatric general surgery operations.
  • Key outcome measures included parental concerns, perceived impact on the child and family, urgency assessment, and desired maximum waiting periods.

Main Results:

  • 61% of children waited over 6 months, and 30% over 12 months for non-urgent pediatric surgery.
  • 94% of surveyed families found the wait emotionally stressful, with 81.5% anticipating improved quality of life post-surgery.
  • 83% of parents considered waiting over 3 months unacceptable, and 98% found waiting over 6 months unacceptable.

Conclusions:

  • Parents perceive the need for pediatric surgery as more urgent than the 'elective' classification suggests.
  • Parents believe waiting periods for pediatric surgery should not exceed 3 months.
  • Long waiting times are stressful for families, and parental perceptions are vital for optimizing wait-list management strategies.

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