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Increased parental participation in a paediatric surgical day-care unit
I Kristensson-Hallström1, G Elander, G Malmfors
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
Insights
Enhanced parental involvement in pediatric day surgery improved recovery. Educated parents effectively cared for children, reducing pain and vomiting post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Patient Care
- Health Education
Background:
- Day care surgery is a common approach for pediatric surgical procedures.
- Parental involvement in post-operative care is increasingly recognized as important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the benefits of increased parental involvement in the care of children undergoing day-care surgery.
- To assess if parental education facilitates recovery and reduces hospital stay.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted in a day-care surgery unit.
- Parents in an intervention group received information and education on post-operative care.
- Outcomes were compared to a control group.
Main Results:
- Parents in the intervention group were well-prepared for their child's post-operative care.
- Children in the intervention group experienced less pain.
- Fewer children in the intervention group reported post-operative vomiting compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Increased parental involvement, supported by education, is beneficial in pediatric day surgery.
- This approach can lead to improved patient outcomes, including reduced pain and vomiting.
- Empowering parents enhances their role in their child's surgical recovery.
Abstract:
Day care is currently a common way of providing treatment for minor and average paediatric surgical procedures. The purpose of this study was to assess possible benefits of increasing parental involvement in the care of operated children in a day-care surgery unit. By giving parents information and education about post-operative care, the goal was to facilitate recovery and minimize time spent in hospital. Results show that parents in the intervention group were well prepared to assume a greater part of the care of their children. Children in the intervention group appeared to have less pain and fewer children vomited post-operatively than children in the control group.