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[Childrens opinions of hospitals (author's transl)]
Padiatrie Und Padologie
|January 1, 1980
Insights
Children hospitalized for minor surgery reported positive experiences, with parents noting no negative behavioral changes. This study explores pediatric patient satisfaction and post-hospitalization adjustment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Child Psychology
- Patient Experience
Context:
- Hospitalization for minor surgical interventions impacts children.
- Assessing pediatric patient and parent perspectives is crucial for improving care.
Purpose:
- To evaluate children's feedback on their hospital stay for minor surgery.
- To assess parental observations of behavioral changes in children post-hospitalization.
Summary:
- 57 children (aged 5-13) provided feedback on their hospital experience.
- Parents reported no adverse behavioral changes in their children one month after discharge.
- The study discusses the unexpectedly positive responses from pediatric patients.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential for positive pediatric patient experiences even in surgical settings.
- Informs strategies for enhancing child-friendly hospital environments.
- Suggests minimal long-term behavioral disruption from minor surgical hospitalizations.
Abstract:
57 children aged 5 to 13 years who were hospitalized for minor surgical interventions were asked to express any positive or negative criticism about their stay. One month later the parents were asked to tell us about any behavioural changes they noticed in their children. The surprisingly positive answers are discussed.