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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Patient Experience Measurement

Background:

  • Patient satisfaction is crucial for healthcare quality assessment and performance-based payment models.
  • Assessing satisfaction with anesthesia services, particularly in pediatrics, presents unique challenges due to a lack of validated tools.
  • Developing reliable instruments is essential for understanding and improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and initiate validation of a survey instrument for assessing parental satisfaction with pediatric anesthesia services.
  • To identify key areas of strength and opportunities for enhancement in pediatric anesthesia care.
  • To provide a practical tool for quality improvement initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • The Pediatric Anesthesia Parent Satisfaction (PAPS) survey, comprising 17 questions, was adapted from established guidelines.
  • The survey was administered via iPads to 250 parents in postanesthesia care units.
  • Statistical analyses, including factor analysis and reliability testing (Cronbach's alpha, Raykov's rho), were performed to establish validity and reliability.

Main Results:

  • The PAPS survey demonstrated initial evidence of validity and reliability.
  • A high percentage of parents, over 95%, reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the pediatric anesthesia services.
  • The survey is a brief and user-friendly tool for evaluating parental experiences.

Conclusions:

  • The PAPS survey is a valuable and concise tool for evaluating parent satisfaction in pediatric anesthesia.
  • The findings suggest a high level of satisfaction among parents regarding the care provided.
  • The PAPS survey can be instrumental in driving quality improvement within pediatric anesthesia departments.