英文摘要 |
Being hospitalized or having to undergo an operation is an extremely stressful, frightening experience for children. It is very common for children to display crying and resisting behavior in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) after an operation if advance preparation and communication have not been carried out properly. The provision of adequate information prior to the operation (so as to enhance the ability of children’s parents or guardians to respond effectively to the situation) and the use of therapeutic play in the postoperative care process can enhance the level of support that children receive and the improve the overall quality of care, leading to a reduction in crying behavior and anxiety. 72.5% of preschoolers undergoing ambulatory surgery who had a pain score of 4 or higher reacted by crying for over 15 minutes; the awareness rate among parents and guardians with respect to PACU care was 70.5%. In the present study, therapeutic play was used to reduce crying and screaming in response to pain among preschool children in the PACU following an ambulatory operation. The following improvement measures were implemented: the content of the advice leaflet distributed to parents and guardians prior to the operation was revised; teaching materials were prepared for pediatric care in the PACU environment; planning was undertaken for the creation of a pediatric care space within the PACU environment; equipment was installed to support game implementation; the provision of toys and books was arranged. Following implementation of these measures, the percentage of preschoolers undergoing ambulatory surgery with a pain score of 4 or higher who reacted by crying for over 15 minutes fell from 72.5% to 32.5%, and the awareness rate among parents and guardians with respect to PACU care rose from 70.5% to 89%. The project goals were thus achieved successfully. The results obtained in the present study showed that intervention measures can reduce crying and screaming behavior, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the operation experience for preschool children. |