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ArticleInternational journal of telemedicine and applications2026

Enhancing the Informed Consent Process in Pediatric Surgery Through an Educational Smartphone Application: Feasibility and Outcomes.

Cristian Bisanti, Marco Di Mitri, Francesco Di Carlo, Annalisa Di Carmine, Edoardo Collautti, Sara Maria Cravano, Sabrina Carta, Gaia Gazzo, Roberta Mauro, Greta Pichierri and 3 more

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Cristian BisantiPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Marco Di MitriPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0392-579X
Francesco Di CarloPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Annalisa Di CarminePediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Edoardo CollauttiPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Sara Maria CravanoPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9429-8498
Sabrina CartaPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Gaia GazzoPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Roberta MauroPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Greta PichierriPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Simone D'AntonioPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Tommaso GarganoPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.
Mario LimaPediatric Surgery Department, AOU IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, unibo.it.

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Abstract

Background: Informed consent (IC) is essential in medical decision-making, ensuring that patients and their families fully understand the consequences of treatment options. In pediatric surgery, however, the process is often inadequate due to limited consultation time, high parental anxiety, and widespread misinformation. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the "ChPedBo" smartphone application in improving parental understanding and reducing preoperative anxiety. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital of Bologna. A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed to parents of children scheduled for elective surgery; 100 completed questionnaires were included in the final analysis. Parents completed a structured 9-item questionnaire assessing knowledge, anxiety, usefulness, and satisfaction before and after using the "ChPedBo" app. Statistical analysis included the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, with a significance threshold set at Results: Parental knowledge of their child's condition significantly improved after using the app, with mean scores increasing from 2.39 to 3.14 ( Conclusions: The "ChPedBo" app significantly enhanced parental understanding and reduced preoperative anxiety, demonstrating its potential as a valuable digital tool in the IC process for pediatric surgery. Future studies should explore its application in emergency settings and its long-term impact.

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