Parental presence during pediatric emergency procedures: finding answers in an Asian context.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:The practice of allowing parental presence during invasive procedures in children varies depending on setting and individual provider preference. We aim to understand the attitudes, preferences, and practices of physicians and nurses with regard to parental presence during invasive pediatric emergency procedures in an Asian cultural context. METHODS:We surveyed physicians and nurses in the pediatric emergency department of a large tertiary hospital using separate self-administered questionnaires over three months. The data collected included the demographics and clinical experience of interview respondents. Each provider was asked about their attitude and preference regarding parental presence during specific invasive procedures. RESULTS:We surveyed 90 physicians and 107 nurses.

SUBMITTER: Wong PCY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6952637 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature