Motivation and parental presence during induction of anesthesia: an examination of the role of ethnicity and language

Abstract

Parental ethnicity and language may impact desire and motivation for PPIA, which may subsequently impact the effectiveness of PPIA and child anxiety at anesthesia induction. Future research should examine the impact of parental characteristics, including cultural variables, on children's preoperative anxiety.

Preoperative Anxiety in Greek Children and Their Parents When Presenting for Routine Surgery

“…Special mention should be made in parental presence at induction of anesthesia since it is a common practice in many countries although its benefits cannot be generalized internationally [ 22 ]. As Fortier et al [ 23 ] noted, parental cultural variables such as ethnicity and language may influence their desire for being present at induction of anesthesia and consequently the effectiveness of the intervention. To our knowledge, there is no recent evidence concerning Greek parent's desire for being present at their child's induction of anesthesia.…”

Could, Should Families Watch Their Loved One's Surgeries and, If So, When?

“…9 Specifically with regard to parental presence, both Spanish- and English-speaking Hispanic parents demonstrated a greater desire to be present for induction of anesthesia, but no evidence exists regarding beliefs and motivations regarding this practice. 10…”

“…9 Specifically with regard to parental presence, both Spanish-and English-speaking Hispanic parents demonstrated a greater desire to be present for induction of anesthesia, but no evidence exists regarding beliefs and motivations regarding this practice. 10 FP DURING CESAREAN DELIVERY Another helpful literature for evaluating FP in the OR regards the common practice of partner presence during labor and childbirth. Women have reported partner presence during childbirth to be an important form of support; and studies have shown the presence of partners during placement of neuraxial anesthesia to reduce patient anxiety, although other studies have shown no impact on maternal anxiety or pain with partner presence.…”