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Hjördis Osk Atladottir1,2, Anne Treschow Phillipsen3, Karen Arnt Krøyer1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
Paediatric Anaesthesia
|April 7, 2025
Summary
An electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire helps monitor pediatric day surgery recovery at home. This tool identified many families needing extra support, improving postoperative care and guidance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Health Informatics
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Increasing incidence of pediatric day surgery necessitates improved home recovery monitoring.
- Postoperative care transition to home requires robust caregiver support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire for monitoring pediatric day surgery patients at home.
- To provide families with essential support and guidance during the home recovery phase.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of an electronic PRO questionnaire for parents.
- Data collection on response rates, nonresponse reasons, and postdischarge hospital contact.
- Analysis of questionnaire utility in assessing and managing pediatric postoperative care.
Main Results:
- The PRO questionnaire collected data from 530 families since 2020.
- 157 families were identified as needing additional postoperative support.
- Pain was the most common postoperative complication, followed by nausea and vomiting.
Conclusions:
- Electronic PRO questionnaires are effective tools for postoperative home care monitoring.
- This method facilitates timely guidance and support for families after pediatric day surgery.
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