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Does parental stress improve after pediatric tonsillectomy?
Joana Ida Dias1, Clara Serdoura Alves1, Sandra Sousa E Castro1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|December 23, 2023
Summary
Parental stress significantly decreases six months after pediatric tonsillectomy. This study shows that treating ear-nose-throat disorders improves parental well-being and family dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Psychology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Parental stress is elevated in parents of children with chronic or acute illnesses.
- Ear-nose-throat (ENT) disorders are common in children, with tonsillectomy being a frequent surgical intervention.
- Tonsillectomy imposes a significant burden on both children and their parents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess parental stress levels before and after pediatric tonsillectomy.
- To determine if surgical intervention for ENT disorders reduces parental stress.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study of 48 parents with children aged 3-10 undergoing tonsillectomy.
- Parental stress measured using the Portuguese version of the Parental Stress Scale (PSS) pre-surgery and at 6-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Overall average stress score was 29.19 (SD 7.5), higher in parents of male children.
- At 6 months post-surgery, the average PSS score significantly decreased to 26.98.
- Mothers showed a more prominent reduction in stress compared to fathers.
Conclusions:
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of pediatric conditions requiring tonsillectomy are crucial.
- Addressing ENT disorders positively impacts parental well-being and family dynamics.
- Tonsillectomy can alleviate parental stress associated with childhood illness.
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