Questionnaire to assess children's satisfaction after surgery

Development and Validation of a Perioperative Satisfaction Questionnaire in Children Population

Observational University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT04608968

This study is trying to create a questionnaire to see how satisfied children aged 7 and older feel after having surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment600 (estimated)
Ages7 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Montpellier, Montpellier and 5 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04608968 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop and validate a self-report questionnaire designed to evaluate the satisfaction levels of children following elective surgery. The process involves conducting face-to-face interviews with children aged 7 years and older to gather insights on their postoperative experiences and identify common themes. The final questionnaire will undergo psychometric validation to ensure its reliability and effectiveness in measuring satisfaction.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 7 years and older who are undergoing elective surgery with general anesthesia and can comprehend and respond to the questionnaire.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those undergoing emergency surgeries or those with cognitive troubles or intellectual disabilities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this questionnaire could provide valuable insights into children's postoperative experiences, leading to improved care and satisfaction in pediatric surgical settings.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully developed and validated similar satisfaction questionnaires in pediatric populations, indicating a promising approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

* children 7 years and older
* elective surgery
* general anesthesia
* abiliy to understand and read questions

Exclusion criteria:

* emergency
* cognitive trouble
* intellectual disability

Where this trial is running

Montpellier, Montpellier and 5 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions PerioperativeChildrenSatisfactionValidityQuestionnairehealth quality of lifeSelf report
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