The preparation of children for day surgery from the parent's viewpoint: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The purpose of the study was to describe the preparation of children for day surgery from the parent's viewpoint.

Design

Empirical Research Mixed Method.

Methods

The research applied a mixed-methods study design. The study was conducted at the Paediatric Day Surgical Department of one REDACTED between 2018 and 2020 at the same time as an associated randomised controlled conduct trial. Parents of 41 children (ages 2-6 years) completed measures assessing their preparation for day surgery and satisfaction with the procedure. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 parents to better understand their experiences.

Results

According to the results, most of the parents (95%) told their children about the upcoming day surgery procedure. The child was prepa

SUBMITTER: Kerimaa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10910610 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature