einstein (São Paulo). 01/Jul/2016;14(3):403-7.

Caregivers’ reactions to preoperative procedures in outpatient pediatric surgery

André Bohomol , Elena , Manoel Carlos Prieto

DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082016AO3624

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To identify pediatric caregivers’ reactions in outpatient surgery settings.

Methods:

A quantitative descriptive/exploratory survey-based study involving application of a semi-structured questionnaire to 62 caregivers in two hospitals.

Results:

Most caregivers (88.7%) were mothers who submitted to preoperative fasting with their children. Nervousness, anxiety and concern were the most common feelings reported by caregivers on the day of the surgery.

Conclusion:

Medical instructions regarding preoperative procedures had significant positive impacts on patient care, and on patient and caregiver stress levels.

Caregivers’ reactions to preoperative procedures in outpatient pediatric surgery
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