The Impact of Caregiver Education on the Outcomes of Pediatric Surgery Patients in Saudi Arabia: Cross Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.4103/atmr.atmr_116_24
• Publication Date: 2024-12-11T09:05:56Z
• Authors: Abdulsalam Mohamm...; Sukaina Kamal Alz...; Sarah Wadea Alkho...; Razan Emam; Saeed Abdullah Al...; Fatima Ismail Alessa; Shatha Hassan Alj...; Mohammed Yousef A...
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Paediatric surgery; Odds; Patient Education

Abstract Introduction: Paediatric surgery is a complex field that requires providing patients and their families with extensive care. Pre- post-operative education plays crucial role in the preparation of caregivers for assisting recovery process. However, there scarce research on impact pre- odds ratio (OR) education, specifically context paediatric Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aims to address knowledge gap. The were therefore investigate level formal had received both before after surgical intervention Arabia determine relationship between post-OR levels as well post-surgical outcomes patients. In addition, our was intended identify factors affecting efficacy given come up recommendations enhancement training, applied Methodology: an effort study’s objectives, cross-sectional survey method used several hospitals targeting who either undergone or patient. quantitative data gathering tools included level, patients’ status, satisfaction levels. Statistical Analysis: analysis done using IBM SPSS Statistics version 28. 0. Measurements wherein descriptive statistics present demographic information participants’ responses. Likert scale analysed through means standard deviations. Relationships variables explored linear regression, establishing associations pre-operative outcomes. Multivariate regression examined influencing education. Odds ratios confidence intervals computed assess influences. Cronbach’s alpha assessed internal consistency sections. Writing Hypothesis: test significance set at P < 05, which will ensure generation solid evidence regarding effects Results: 1170 participants from various backgrounds age distribution follows: are 18.7% population within group 18–24 years, 8.4% 25–34 29.0% 35–44 36.4% bracket 45–64 years 3.7% above 65 whereas rest gender nearly balanced 45.8% females 51.4% males. majority held Bachelor’s degree (55.1%). lived urban areas (82.2%). This found positive association comprehensive improved patient outcomes, including reduced complications higher scores. Pre-operative played significant alleviating concerns fears about (86.9%) helping understand child’s process (86.9%). Conclusion: findings highlight results demonstrated post-education lessen fear worries parents regard surgery, promoting understanding enhancing satisfaction. Improving quality care recommended decrease enhance