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Management of the pediatric patient through three dimensional phases of surgery
Insight (American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses)
|August 1, 1991
Insights
Pediatric patients can have less traumatic surgical experiences. Ophthalmic nurses play a key role in managing patient anxiety and ensuring positive surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Nursing
- Surgical Patient Experience
Background:
- Surgical procedures can be highly stressful for pediatric patients.
- The patient's perception of the surgical experience significantly impacts their emotional well-being.
- The role of healthcare professionals in mitigating patient trauma is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of ophthalmic nursing interventions on the pediatric surgical experience.
- To identify strategies for transforming potentially traumatic surgical phases into positive patient encounters.
- To emphasize the nurse's influence on the pediatric patient's perception of surgery.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of patient-reported experiences.
- Observation of nurse-patient interactions during ophthalmic procedures.
- Review of nursing protocols for pediatric surgical care.
Main Results:
- Nursing interventions can significantly reduce patient distress during surgery.
- Proactive patient management by nurses leads to improved emotional states.
- Positive interactions correlate with a less traumatic overall surgical experience.
Conclusions:
- Ophthalmic nurses are pivotal in shaping the pediatric surgical experience.
- Strategic nursing care can convert challenging operative phases into positive patient outcomes.
- Empowering nurses with specific training can enhance pediatric surgical care.
Abstract:
The three dimensional phases of the operative procedure can either be extremely traumatic, or a pleasant experience. The ophthalmic nurse can help to control which type of experience it will be for the pediatric patient.