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Parental presence during anesthesia induction in children
Stacy L Romino1, Virginia M Keatley, Janet Secrest
1Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga, Tenn., USA.
AORN Journal
|May 7, 2005
Summary
Parental presence during pediatric anesthesia induction benefits children and parents. This review supports involving parents in pediatric surgical care and offers preparation strategies for enhanced family-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Anesthesia
- Perioperative Care
Background:
- Family-centered care is increasingly important in pediatric nursing.
- Parental involvement in pediatric surgery is currently limited.
- Literature strongly supports parental presence during anesthesia induction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on the effects of parental presence during pediatric anesthesia induction.
- To provide suggestions for preparing parents for this role.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on parental presence during pediatric anesthesia induction.
- Analysis of the impact on children and parents.
- Identification of effective parent preparation techniques.
Main Results:
- Parental presence during anesthesia induction has positive effects on pediatric patients.
- Parental presence also benefits parents undergoing pediatric surgical procedures.
- Effective preparation strategies can facilitate positive parental involvement.
Conclusions:
- Increased parental presence during pediatric anesthesia induction is recommended.
- Implementing parent preparation techniques can enhance family-centered care in pediatric surgery.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes of parental presence.