ArticlePaediatric anaesthesia2025
Using a Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Questionnaire to Assess Postoperative Care Following Pediatric Outpatient Surgery.
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- A generic and adaptable model of developing, implementing, and maintaining patient-reported outcomes in clinical practice - the AmbuFlex model.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2026Article
- Parental readiness for discharge in day surgery children: current status and associated factors.Translational pediatrics · 2025Article
- Using a Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Questionnaire to Assess Postoperative Care Following Pediatric Outpatient Surgery.Paediatric anaesthesia · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionIn 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.
aimTo describe a method of monitoring the postoperative home treatment of children, as well as giving families appropriate support and guidance.
methodWe 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.
resultsSince 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.
conclusionWe 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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