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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.

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Summary

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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.

Keywords:

Caregiver burden Diagnosis Father stress Mother stress Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing Parental stress Pediatric Recurrent throat infections Tonsillectomy

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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.