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Efficacy of Telephone Follow-Up in Children Tonsillectomy with Day Surgery

Yan Xin1, Xin Li2, JinDong Du1

  • 1Department of ENT, Affiliated Renhe Hospital of China, Three Gorges University, Second Clinical Medical College of China, No. 410 Yiling Road, Yi Chang, Hubei, China.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|December 15, 2018
PubMed

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Telephone follow-up care for pediatric tonsillectomy patients reduces early pain and healthcare visits. This safe and effective method aids post-discharge recovery, offering benefits over traditional clinic visits.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Recovery

Background:

  • Day surgery for tonsillectomy is increasingly common in China.
  • Parents often struggle with managing post-tonsillectomy pain and side effects in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of telephone follow-up for children recovering from tonsillectomy after discharge.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 863 children randomly assigned to clinic visits or telephone follow-up (1-14 days post-discharge).
  • Assessment of pain intensity, postoperative complications, and healthcare system contact.
  • Research nurses or parents monitored children's status and provided care during follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Telephone follow-up group reported less early post-operative pain and improved food/drink intake.
  • No significant differences in hemorrhage, nausea, vomiting, fever, or dizziness between groups.
  • Telephone follow-up led to a reduction in unplanned healthcare services.

Conclusions:

  • Telephone follow-up is a safe and cost-effective approach for pediatric tonsillectomy post-operative management.
  • This method can improve patient recovery and reduce healthcare system burden.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenComplicationFollow-upPainTonsillectomy

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