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Evaluation of satisfaction level by parents and children following pediatric anesthesia

Tiziana Iacobucci1, Bruno Federico, Claudio Pintus

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. sistermorphine@tiscali.it

Paediatric Anaesthesia
|March 25, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Parental satisfaction with pediatric anesthesia is high, linked to comfort and staff interactions. Reducing children's pre-surgery anxiety involves the anesthetist's and nurses' calm demeanor, mitigating fear of the operating room.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesia
  • Patient Satisfaction Research
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Patient satisfaction studies originated in the 1980s US healthcare system.
  • European healthcare systems later adopted patient satisfaction research.
  • Limited research exists on parental satisfaction in pediatric anesthesia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a user-friendly questionnaire for assessing parental satisfaction in pediatric surgery.
  • To identify factors contributing to parental satisfaction.
  • To pinpoint factors that cause anxiety in children undergoing anesthesia.

Main Methods:

  • 179 parents of pediatric surgery patients completed questionnaires over 18 months.
  • The study focused on emotional/behavioral aspects and comfort provided.
  • 214 questionnaires were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported high satisfaction levels.
  • Satisfaction correlated with environmental comfort and postoperative care.
  • Children's lack of fear during anesthesia and pre-surgery calm were linked to staff serenity.

Conclusions:

  • High parental satisfaction is associated with positive environmental and staff factors.
  • Anesthetist and nursing staff demeanor significantly impacts pediatric patient anxiety.
  • Fear of the operating room environment is a key anxiety trigger for children.
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