کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
4113362 1606089 2007 7 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Parental understanding and attitudes of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and adenotonsillectomy
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی بیماری های گوش و جراحی پلاستیک صورت
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Parental understanding and attitudes of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and adenotonsillectomy
چکیده انگلیسی

SummaryObjectiveTo explore parental perceptions and knowledge of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adenotonsillectomy.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingNational polling organization.ParticipantsPopulation-based sample of 584 parents.InterventionOnline surveys.Main outcome measuresResponses to questions regarding knowledge of pediatric OSA and treatment with adenotonsillectomy.ResultsNinety-five percent of parents acknowledged that pediatric OSA is a “serious condition”. Fifteen percent considered themselves to be “knowledgeable” about it. One fifth understood that untreated OSA could lead to cardiopulmonary disease, failure to thrive, or behavioral problems, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Less than 20% knew that pediatric OSA could be treated with adenotonsillectomy. Thirty-seven percent believed adenotonsillectomy to be an “outdated” procedure. Upon learning that adenotonsillectomy can treat OSA, 82% reported they would be eager to have a child with OSA undergo adenotonsillectomy.ConclusionsThe majority of parents do not understand symptoms, consequences and treatment of pediatric OSA secondary to adenotonsillar hypertrophy. Otolaryngologists should be diligent in communicating issues of this disorder with parents and pediatricians.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Volume 71, Issue 11, November 2007, Pages 1709–1715
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