Change in Guardians' Favor in Computed Tomography after Explained by Emergency Physicians in Pediatric Head Injury
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 189-198, 2016.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-160730
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Head injury in children is a common problem presenting to emergency departments, and cranial computed tomography scan is the diagnostic standard for these patients. Several decision rules are used to determine whether computed tomography scans should be used; however, the use of computed tomography scans is often influenced by guardian favor toward the scans. The objective of this study was to identify changes in guardian favor for explanation of minor head injuries based on the institutional clinical practice guidelines.METHODS:
A survey was conducted between July 2010 and June 2012. Patients younger than 16 years with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 after a head injury and guardians of these patients were included. Pre- and post-explanation questionnaires were administered to guardians to evaluate their favor for computed tomography scans and factors related to the degree of favor. Treating physicians explained the risks and benefits of cranial computed tomography scans using the institutional clinical practice guidelines. Guardian favor for a computed tomography (CT) scan was examined using a 100-mm visual analog scale.RESULTS:
A total of 208 patients and their guardians were included in this survey. Guardian favor for computed tomography scans was significantly reduced after explanation (46.7 vs. 17.4, p<0.01). Pre-explanation favor and the degree of physician recommending computed tomography were the most important factors affecting pre- and postexplanation changes in favor.CONCLUSION:
Explanation of the risks and benefits of cranial computed tomography scans using the institutional clinical practice guidelines may significantly reduce guardian favor for computed tomography scans.
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Asunto principal:
Pediatría
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Escala de Coma de Glasgow
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Medición de Riesgo
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Urgencias Médicas
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Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital
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Escala Visual Analógica
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Cabeza
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Traumatismos Craneocerebrales
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Guía de Práctica Clínica
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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