Parents' thoughts about psychological preparation for children who have undergone surgery

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  • 手術を受けた子どもへのプレパレーションに関する親の意識
  • シュジュツ オ ウケタ コドモ エ ノ プレパレーション ニ カンスル オヤ ノ イシキ

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In 1994, the Convention on the Rights of the Child was ratified by Japan. Subsequently, the practice of psychological preparation in child health nursing has been increasing in Japan. The aim of this study was to clarify the current issues regarding psychological preparation for children in child health nursing in Japan. The managers of hospitals or support groups approved of protocol of the study, and the participants were informed that their anonymity would be protected and that their participation was voluntary. An original structured questionnaire was distributed to 476 parents of children who had undergone surgery. Responses from 208 parents (response rate, 43.7%) were subjected to analysis. Approximately 80% of the respondents indicated that explanations should be given with regard to the age of the child; however, only 40% of the respondents indicated that their children receive an explanation that was age appropriate. Approximately 60% of the respondents indicated that the best timing for the preparation was 'when the surgery date was set'. Parents indicated the need for explanations that use visual aids and requested that 'child health care providers should have a vocabulary and attitude that is appropriate for children who have undergone surgery'. In the descriptive responses, some parents emphasized the importance of relationships with the child health care providers over detailed explanations for children undergoing surgery.

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