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Children's desire for perioperative information.

Michelle A Fortier¹, Jill MacLaren Chorney, Rachel Yaffa Zisk Rony

¹Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA. mfortier@choc.org

Anesthesia and Analgesia

|September 19, 2009

Summary

Children undergoing surgery want comprehensive information, especially about pain. Healthcare providers should prioritize clear communication regarding postoperative pain management for pediatric patients.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Medical Education
Patient Communication

Background:

Understanding children's information needs is crucial for effective perioperative care.
Previous research has not fully explored the specific information desires of pediatric surgical patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the types of perioperative information children aged 7-17 desire from medical staff.
To explore factors influencing children's information-seeking behavior during the surgical process.

Main Methods:

A 40-item assessment of desired surgical information was developed based on qualitative data.
143 children (aged 7-17) completed the assessment, along with anxiety measures.
Parental reports on child temperament and parental anxiety were also collected.

Main Results:

Most children desired comprehensive surgical information, including details on pain, anesthesia, procedures, and potential complications.
Information about pain was the most sought-after topic.
Higher anxiety correlated with a greater desire for pain information and less information avoidance.

Conclusions:

The majority of pediatric surgical patients (aged 7-17) want extensive perioperative information.
Healthcare providers must ensure adequate information about postoperative pain is provided to children.
Tailoring information delivery to age and anxiety levels may enhance patient understanding and reduce distress.