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[Ambulatory pediatric surgery--from the parents' view]
A Hock1, A Pintér, S Appelshoffer
1Pécs Városi Tanács Egyesített Egészségügyi Intézmények.
Orvosi Hetilap
|April 14, 1991
Summary
Day-care surgery offers significant benefits for pediatric patients, reducing psychological distress and healthcare costs. Parental attitudes strongly support this approach, highlighting its advantages over traditional hospitalization.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Health Services Research
- Patient Psychology
Context:
- Increasing adoption of day-care surgery for pediatric patients in efficient healthcare systems.
- Day-care surgery is favored due to reduced psychological trauma and lower costs.
Purpose:
- To study parental opinions on day-care surgery.
- To assess the advantages of day-care surgery compared to traditional hospitalization.
Summary:
- Nearly 200 parental opinions were analyzed regarding day-care surgery.
- Parents expressed strong conviction in the benefits of day-care surgery over longer hospital stays.
Impact:
- Day-care surgery is a beneficial alternative for a specific group of pediatric surgical conditions.
- This approach benefits children, parents, and the National Health Service.