Satisfaction among parents of children who underwent daycare procedures requiring general anesthesia: A single-center experience

Abstract Introduction: Methods that measure patient satisfaction are not completely applicable to specific populations, such as children, who have difficulties expressing their opinions precisely and are often unable to provide the required information. In these circumstances, the parental perspective becomes valuable. Previous studies have confirmed that parental satisfaction has the potential to enhance treatment compliance. In the present study, we assessed the level of satisfaction among parents of pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study for 3 months at a tertiary care center, including all patients who underwent general anesthesia in the day care, whose parents agreed to participate in the study. Results: In total, 85 questionnaires were collected, 34 of which were completed by patients’ fathers (40%) and 51 by patients’ mothers (60%). In total, 94% of the parents were satisfied with the care they received. Conclusion: Most parents of pediatric patients admitted to tertiary care for an outpatient surgical or radiological procedure were satisfied with the care provided to their child before, after, and on the day of the procedure.