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Children's knowledge and degree of participation in decision making when undergoing a clinical diagnostic procedure

Ingrid Runeson1, Eva Mårtenson, Karin Enskär

  • 1Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kalmar, Kalmar, Sweden.

Pediatric Nursing
|January 17, 2008
PubMed

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Children undergoing diagnostic procedures often lack sufficient knowledge and participation in their care. Further research is needed to optimize preparation and address factors influencing a child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Child Psychology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Children undergoing diagnostic procedures require tailored preparation.
  • Understanding children's knowledge and participation is crucial for effective care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate children's knowledge of diagnostic procedures.
  • To assess children's participation in healthcare discussions and decision-making.
  • To compare children's and parents' experiences of anxiety and fear.

Main Methods:

  • Interviews with 23 children (6-11 years) undergoing diagnostic procedures.
  • Parental questionnaires assessing information provided to the child.
  • Grading children's knowledge and summarizing participation levels.

Main Results:

  • Children were generally not well-informed about their procedures.
  • Levels of participation in discussions and decision-making varied significantly.
  • Children and parents reported differing experiences of pre-hospital anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • Current preparation methods for pediatric diagnostic procedures are insufficient.
  • Enhanced strategies are needed to improve children's understanding and involvement.
  • Factors like trust and environment significantly impact a child's hospital experience.

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