Predicting Parental Attitudes Toward the Helpfulness of Postoperative Analgesic Medication

This study examined explanatory variables that could predict parent attitudes concerning the helpfulness of pain medication for their postoperative child. Predictor variables included beliefs underlying attitudes, prior medical experiences of the child and parent, and parental goals for pain relief....

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Published in:Children's health care 2004-09, Vol.33 (3), p.185-200
Main Authors: Pillai Riddell, Rebecca R., Lilley, Christine M., Craig, Kenneth D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analgesia
Analgesics
Attitudes
Canada
Children
Children & youth
Day surgery
Parents
Parents & parenting
Postoperative pain
Predictions
Predictors
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Summary:This study examined explanatory variables that could predict parent attitudes concerning the helpfulness of pain medication for their postoperative child. Predictor variables included beliefs underlying attitudes, prior medical experiences of the child and parent, and parental goals for pain relief. Data were provided by 236 parents of children undergoing day surgery and were analyzed using a multiple regression model. Although beliefs were significant predictors, parents' own experiences with surgery were stronger predictors of attitudes toward the helpfulness of pain medication for their children. Identifying parents' personal adverse experiences with surgery may assist in improving the care they provide to their child after surgery.
ISSN:0273-9615
1532-6888
DOI:10.1207/s15326888chc3303_2