The Impact of Parental Presence on Invasive Procedures in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT: Parental presence during invasive pediatric procedures is controversial, and its benefits are under-researched. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of parental presence during invasive procedures on the parents themselves and the physician performing the procedure. This prospective study was conducted at a single tertiary center in Jerusalem, Israel. During 10 shifts, all physicians and the families of patients who underwent invasive procedures in the pediatric emergency department (PED) were asked to fill in questionnaires related to their experiences. A total of 98 parental questionnaires and 101 physician questionnaires were collected. The most commonly performed procedures were laceration repair (65%) and abscess drainage (18%). Sedation was required in 75% of cases.

SUBMITTER: Hashavya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10487884 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature