Ellen Olshansky1,2, Robynn Zender3, Zeev N Kain4, Alvina Rosales5, Josue Guadarrama6, Michelle A Fortier7. 1. Program in Nursing Science, University of California, Irvine, California, USA. 2. Community Engagement, Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of California, Irvine, California, USA. 3. Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of California, Irvine, California, USA. 4. Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California, USA. 5. Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California, USA. 6. Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA. 7. Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Orange, California, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose was to understand the processes Hispanic parents undergo in managing postoperative care of children after routine surgical procedures. DESIGN AND METHODS: Sixty parents of children undergoing outpatient surgery were interviewed. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. RESULTS: Parents experienced five subprocesses that comprised the overall process of caring for a child after routine surgery: (a) becoming informed; (b) preparing; (c) seeking reassurance; (d) communicating with one's child; and (e) making pain management decisions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Addressing cultural factors related to pain management in underserved families may instill greater confidence in managing pain.
PURPOSE: The purpose was to understand the processes Hispanic parents undergo in managing postoperative care of children after routine surgical procedures. DESIGN AND METHODS: Sixty parents of children undergoing outpatient surgery were interviewed. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. RESULTS: Parents experienced five subprocesses that comprised the overall process of caring for a child after routine surgery: (a) becoming informed; (b) preparing; (c) seeking reassurance; (d) communicating with one's child; and (e) making pain management decisions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Addressing cultural factors related to pain management in underserved families may instill greater confidence in managing pain.
Authors: Jennifer A Rabbitts; Rachel V Aaron; Emma Fisher; Emily A Lang; Caroline Bridgwater; Gabrielle Ghafari Tai; Tonya M Palermo Journal: J Pain Date: 2017-02-21 Impact factor: 5.820