Using a Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Questionnaire to Assess Postoperative Care Following Pediatric Outpatient Surgery.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q2 ANESTHESIOLOGY

Pediatric Anesthesia Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI:10.1111/pan.15111

Hjördis Osk Atladottir, Anne Treschow Phillipsen, Karen Arnt Krøyer, Anne Gade Jensen, Liv Marit Valen Schougaard, Peter Ahlburg

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Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, there has been a marked rise in the incidence of pediatric day surgery across Western countries. As postoperative recovery transitions to the home environment, it is incumbent on healthcare systems to develop methods for patient follow-up and caregiver support.

Aim: To describe a method of monitoring the postoperative home treatment of children, as well as giving families appropriate support and guidance.

Method: We developed and implemented an electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire, designed to assist parents in assessing and managing pediatric postoperative care at home following day surgery. We present questionnaire response rates, reasons for nonresponse, and the frequency and causes of postdischarge contact with the hospital.

Results: Since its implementation in 2020, our PRO questionnaire has captured postoperative home-care data from 530 families. The questionnaire facilitated the identification of 157 families requiring additional postoperative support following discharge. The primary postoperative complication identified was pain, with nausea and vomiting being less frequently reported as isolated concerns.

Conclusion: We have found the use of a postdischarge electronic questionnaire helpful in the postoperative care and provision of timely guidance to families.

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Pediatric Anesthesia 医学-麻醉学

CiteScore

3.20

自引率

11.80%

发文量

222

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Devoted to the dissemination of research of interest and importance to practising anesthetists everywhere, the scientific and clinical content of Pediatric Anesthesia covers a wide selection of medical disciplines in all areas relevant to paediatric anaesthesia, pain management and peri-operative medicine. The International Editorial Board is supported by the Editorial Advisory Board and a team of Senior Advisors, to ensure that the journal is publishing the best work from the front line of research in the field. The journal publishes high-quality, relevant scientific and clinical research papers, reviews, commentaries, pro-con debates, historical vignettes, correspondence, case presentations and book reviews.