Mathew Sujo, Yeshodharan Venu, Jacob Tharun V, Kiran R Raahee, Anshad Z, George Jumaly
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Travancore Dental College, Kollam, Thazhuthala, Kerala, India.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Travancore Dental College, Kollam, Thazhuthala, Kerala, India.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Feb;16(Suppl 1):S841-S843. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1052_23. Epub 2024 Feb 29.
Pediatric oral surgery often necessitates the use of sedation to ensure patient comfort and cooperation. This study examines parents' satisfaction and concerns regarding the various sedation options available for their children's oral surgery, aiming to improve the overall patient experience.
A cross-sectional study design was employed, with a sample size of 500 parents or guardians of children who had undergone pediatric oral surgery with sedation. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, satisfaction with sedation methods, and common concerns.
The study revealed a high level of satisfaction among parents, with 80% reporting satisfaction or very high satisfaction with the sedation process. However, specific concerns were identified, including fear of sedation complications, concerns about long-term effects, child anxiety or trauma, perceived lack of control, and communication with the healthcare team.
The findings highlight the importance of clear communication and education for parents and guardians in the context of pediatric oral surgery.
小儿口腔外科手术常常需要使用镇静剂以确保患者的舒适度与配合度。本研究考察了家长对于其子女口腔外科手术可用的各种镇静方案的满意度及担忧之处，旨在改善整体患者体验。
采用横断面研究设计，样本量为500名其子女接受过使用镇静剂的小儿口腔外科手术的家长或监护人。使用一份结构化问卷收集有关人口统计学特征、对镇静方法的满意度及常见担忧的数据。
该研究显示家长的满意度较高，80%的家长报告对镇静过程满意或非常满意。然而，也发现了一些具体担忧，包括对镇静并发症的恐惧、对长期影响的担忧、儿童焦虑或创伤、感觉缺乏掌控以及与医疗团队的沟通。
研究结果凸显了在小儿口腔外科手术背景下对家长和监护人进行清晰沟通与教育的重要性。
