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Children's and adolescents' experiences while undergoing cardiac catheterization

C Pederson1, B L Harbaugh

  • 1University of Minnesota School of Nursing, MN, USA.

Maternal-Child Nursing Journal
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Children undergoing cardiac catheterization experience anxiety and pain, often due to misconceptions about the procedure. Understanding these pediatric patient experiences can improve nursing care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Child Psychology
  • Nursing Care

Background:

  • Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure for children and adolescents.
  • Understanding the patient experience is crucial for effective care.
  • Limited research exists on the specific perceptions of pediatric patients undergoing this procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of children and adolescents during cardiac catheterization.
  • To identify key themes and emotional responses associated with the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory design utilizing content analysis.
  • Interview guide with 4 subsections (knowledge, perceptions, emotions, evaluations).
  • Participants: 24 Caucasian children and adolescents (9-17 years old).

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Main Results:

  • Major themes identified: anticipatory anxiety, pain, invasion of privacy, and being comforted.
  • Many pediatric patients exhibited misconceptions or a lack of knowledge regarding the procedure.
  • Emotional responses varied, with anxiety and pain being prominent.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' awareness of the impact of the cardiac catheterization environment and procedure on children is vital.
  • Enhanced understanding can increase sensitivity to pediatric patients' perceptions.
  • This knowledge promotes individualized and compassionate nursing care for pediatric cardiac patients.