Effect of Preoperative Information to Parents Before Ear-nose-throat Pediatric Surgery

Effect of Preoperative Information to Parents Before Ear-nose-throat Pediatric Surgery on the Parents' Preparedness for Anesthesia

Children who will have surgery and need anesthesia, and their parents are often anxious and show signs of stress and discomfort. A main reason for concern and anxiety is fear of anesthesia and surgery, and lack of knowledge of what is going to happen. The purpose of the study is to see if a specific preoperative information brochure aimed at the parents will make the parents feel better prepared for the procedures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parents with children undergoing ear-nose-throat surgery in the study period

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parents who do not speak nor read Norwegian.
• Parents who do not want to participate