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The preparation of children for day surgery from the parent's viewpoint: A mixed methods study

Heli Kerimaa1,2, Mervi Hakala1,2,3, Marianne Haapea2,4

  • 1Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.

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Parents overwhelmingly prepare children for day surgery using cognitive and sensory information, starting at home. Key preparation aspects include method usability, content, timing, and family-centeredness.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Child Psychology
  • Healthcare Communication

Background:

  • Day surgery is increasingly common for pediatric patients.
  • Effective preparation is crucial for reducing child anxiety and improving surgical outcomes.
  • Parental involvement significantly influences a child's surgical experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe parental perspectives on preparing children for day surgery.
  • To identify key factors parents consider when preparing their child for surgery.
  • To understand the parent's role in the pre-operative process for pediatric day surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods study design combining quantitative measures and qualitative interviews.
  • Involved 41 parents of children (ages 2-6 years) undergoing day surgery.
  • Utilized questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to gather data on preparation and satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • 95% of parents informed their children about the upcoming day surgery.
  • Preparation involved cognitive and sensory information, often initiated at home.
  • Critical parental experiences centered on preparation method usability, content, timing, and family perspective.

Conclusions:

  • Parental preparation strategies for day surgery are multifaceted.
  • Usability, content, timing, and family-centeredness are vital for effective pediatric surgical preparation.
  • Further research can optimize preparation methods based on parental insights.
Abstract

Keywords:
day surgerymixed methods researchmobile applicationnursingparentspreparationpreschool childsatisfaction

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