A descriptive survey of the information needs of parents of children admitted for same day surgery
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1Nurse Practice Development Unit, Cork University Hospital, Health Service Executive (South), Wilton, Cork, Ireland. Kathleen.Healy@hse.ie
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Parents of children undergoing same-day surgery often feel anxious. While generally satisfied with provided information, they desire more details on waiting times, operating room equipment, pain management, and recovery room procedures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Patient Information
- Healthcare Anxiety
Background:
- Hospitalization for surgery can induce anxiety in patients and families due to the unknown.
- Understanding parental information needs is crucial for improving the pediatric surgical experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the information needs of parents whose children are admitted for same-day surgery.
- To assess parental satisfaction with information received before admission.
- To determine specific areas where additional information is desired.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative descriptive survey was employed.
- Data collected on information provided, parental perception, and unmet information needs.
Main Results:
- Most parents reported satisfaction with the information provided.
- Key areas for additional information included waiting times, operating room equipment, pain relief strategies, and recovery room procedures.
Conclusions:
- While current information provision is largely adequate, targeted enhancements can further alleviate parental anxiety.
- Addressing specific parental concerns can improve the overall experience of same-day pediatric surgery.
Abstract:
Going to the hospital for surgery is an event that most people may find daunting. Anticipation of the unknown, lack of control over events and unfamiliarity with the environment may result in feelings of anxiety and stress. This research paper used a quantitative descriptive survey to establish the information needs of parents of children admitted for same day surgery. The main aims of this study were to establish what information parents had received prior to their child's admission for same day surgery, and how they perceived this information. It also determined what other information they required. The findings demonstrated that the majority of parents in this study were satisfied with the information they had received. However they wanted further advice on the waiting times involved, the equipment used in the operating room department, pain relief and the procedures in the recovery room.
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