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Surgical procedures and pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS) syndrome: Assessment and future directions

Amichai Ben Ari1, Tuvia Peri2, Daniella Margalit3

  • 1Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Israel; Herman Dana Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|November 14, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric surgery can cause lasting psychological distress in children, impacting their behavior and health. Early identification of these symptoms is crucial for improving long-term outcomes and medical adherence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Child Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Surgical procedures represent a significant source of traumatic stress for children.
  • Post-surgery psychological distress and dysfunction can lead to poor medical follow-up compliance.
  • Existing literature reveals a lack of comprehensive study on this under-addressed topic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency and characteristics of persistent psychological distress symptoms in pediatric surgical patients.
  • To enhance awareness and facilitate early identification of post-surgical psychological issues in children.
  • To provide foundational data for interventions aimed at mitigating long-term psychological effects.

Main Methods:

  • A prognosis study involving 79 children (aged 1-6) hospitalized in a pediatric surgical ward.
  • Parents completed three validated questionnaires 3-5 months post-hospitalization.
  • Data collection focused on assessing children's psychological symptoms and parental concerns.

Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of children experienced psychological distress 3-5 months after hospitalization.
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms were observed in 10.39% of the children.
  • Parental reports indicated that 28.6% of children's distress led to functional impairment.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms a significant prevalence of hospitalization-related traumatic stress in children.
  • Improved awareness and early detection are essential to reduce the incidence of such distress.
  • Addressing psychological distress is vital for enhancing adherence to medical follow-up care.
Abstract

Keywords:
PTSDPediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS)Pediatric surgeryRisk factorsScreening

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