Journal article
The association between pre-tonsillectomy education and postoperative emergency department returns: A retrospective cohort pilot study
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Tonsillectomy is the most common pediatric surgery in Canada. Post-tonsillectomy 30-day Emergency Department (ED) visit rates are higher than other pediatric day surgeries. To date, there have been no studies assessing whether additional preoperative education directed by Child Life Specialists impacts preventable ED visits. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether additional preoperative tonsillectomy education is …
Authors
Jain C; Levin M; Hardy H; Farrokhyar F; Reid D
Journal
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Vol. 138, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110314
ISSN
0165-5876