Paediatric pre-admission

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Nursing
• Child Psychology
• Healthcare Education

Background:

• Children often experience anxiety and fear related to hospital admissions.
• Existing pre-admission programs may not reach all potential young patients.
• Proactive patient education can mitigate fear and improve hospital experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate and implement a novel pre-admission roadshow for pediatric patients.
• To provide children with prior knowledge about hospital environments and procedures.
• To expand the reach of pre-admission preparation beyond the hospital setting.

Main Methods:

• A research bursary was awarded to develop and pilot a mobile educational roadshow.
• The roadshow will target local schools, playgroups, and health clinics.
• The initiative builds upon an established weekly pre-admission program for scheduled admissions.

Main Results:

• The roadshow aims to increase familiarity with hospital settings.
• Anticipated results include reduced patient anxiety and improved cooperation.
• The program seeks to enhance the effectiveness of pre-admission preparation.

Conclusions:

• Implementing a pre-admission roadshow is a proactive approach to pediatric patient care.
• Early exposure to hospital information can significantly reduce children's fear.
• This initiative represents an innovative expansion of hospital outreach services.