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Traumatic Stress among School-Aged Pediatric Surgery Patients and Their Parents

Amichai Ben Ari1, Daniella Margalit1, Raphael Udassin2

  • 1Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel.

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery : Official Journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [Et Al] = Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie
|June 18, 2018
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Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS) affects over a quarter of children post-surgery, with many parents also experiencing distress. Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Child Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Hospitalization can be traumatic for children, leading to Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS).
  • PMTS causes significant distress and functional impairment, yet awareness and prevention efforts are lacking.
  • This study addresses the gap in understanding PMTS prevalence in school-aged children post-pediatric surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively assess the prevalence and characteristics of PMTS in school-aged children after hospitalization.
  • To evaluate the occurrence of PMTS symptoms in parents of these children.
  • To document the psychological impact of pediatric surgery on children and their families.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited parents of 88 children (aged 6-13) hospitalized in a pediatric surgery ward.
  • Administered questionnaires to parents 3-5 months post-discharge to assess psychological distress.
  • Focused on a representative sample to ensure generalizability of findings.

Main Results:

  • 26.4% of children exhibited symptoms of Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress.
  • 11.6% of parents reported symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder.
  • A significant positive correlation was observed between parental and child distress levels.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of PMTS in school-aged children post-surgery necessitates greater attention.
  • Increased awareness, preventive strategies, and early treatment are vital for mitigating PMTS.
  • Addressing parental distress is also important for comprehensive care.
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