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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational science2026

Exploring the perioperative experiences of youth undergoing cardiac surgery: A qualitative needs assessment for tailoring a mobile self-management app.

Tieghan Killackey, Jill O'Hare, Sandra Merklinger, Lauren Harris, Mansi Patel, Nicole Drumm, Selini Jayawickrema, Fiona Campbell, Katherine Taylor, Jennifer Russell and 5 more

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Tieghan KillackeyPeter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2941-4058
Jill O'HareLabatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Sandra MerklingerLawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Lauren HarrisChild Health Evaluative Sciences, Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Mansi PatelLawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Nicole DrummSchool of Nursing, York University, North York, ON, Canada.
Selini JayawickremaLawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Fiona CampbellDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Katherine TaylorDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Jennifer RussellLabatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Rachel D VanderlaanLabatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Fareha NishatChild Health Evaluative Sciences, Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Laura VelosoParent partner, Canada.
Maya SamarasekeraYouth Partner, Canada.
Jennifer N StinsonLawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9969-8052

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Abstract

Introduction: One in five children who undergo cardiac surgery report experiencing moderate to severe pain lasting more than 3 months after surgery which has a significant impact on quality of life. iCanCope with PostOperative Pain ("iCanCope POP") is a smartphone app that provides adolescents with evidence-based strategies to manage postoperative pain. The goal of this study was to explore the unique needs and pain-management experiences of youth undergoing cardiac surgery to inform the development of a tailored iteration of iCanCope POP. Methods: A descriptive qualitative design using semi-structured interviews and focus groups was conducted with adolescents ages 12-18 who had received cardiac surgery, caregivers of youth undergoing cardiac surgery, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers (HCPs). Qualitative data were inductively and deductively coded using a content analysis approach to outline participants' pain management experiences and perspectives on the iCanCope POP app. Results: 14 interviews and 1 focus group were completed with 6 children, 6 parents, and 12 HCPs ( Discussion/conclusion: Participants reported significant challenges during the perioperative pediatric cardiac surgery journey and identified potential opportunities for a tailored mobile self-management app to improve their surgical experience. Future research should use these perspectives to inform a new iteration of the iCanCope POP app for youth undergoing cardiac surgery.

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adolescentcardiovascular surgerymobile applicationsPostoperative painself-management

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PMID42205987
PMCPMC13202492

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