Reaching the paediatric chest pain audience outside of ambulatory clinic using internet-based education

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Health Communication
• Digital Health

Background:

• Paediatric chest pain is a common concern for children and their families.
• Effective education and reassurance are often challenging to provide.
• There is a need for accessible resources to address these barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an internet-based resource on paediatric chest pain education and reassurance.
• To explore the potential of digital platforms in managing childhood chest pain.
• To assess the effect of enhanced patient education on stress and healthcare utilization.

Main Methods:

• A blog post titled '6 Questions to Ask When Your Child Complains of Chest Pain' was published online.
• The study focused on the educational and reassuring aspects of internet-based resources.
• Qualitative assessment of enhanced interactions and their outcomes was considered.

Main Results:

• Internet-based resources offer opportunities for improved patient and family education regarding paediatric chest pain.
• Enhanced interactions can provide reassurance to patients and families.
• The approach has the potential to reduce patient stress and decrease unnecessary medical visits.

Conclusions:

• Online resources can effectively educate and reassure families about paediatric chest pain.
• Utilizing digital platforms can lead to reduced patient stress and lower healthcare costs.
• Further development of internet-based interventions for paediatric conditions is warranted.