Open AccessParents/Caregivers' perceptions towards use of analgesic suppositories in paediatric elective surgery
Author(s) -
dwe Mgoqo,
Palesa Mogane,
PalesaMotshabi Chakane
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/ajps.ajps_90_21
Subject(s) - medicine , suppository , analgesic , family medicine , odds ratio , informed consent , elective surgery , population , anesthesia , alternative medicine , environmental health , pathology , pharmacology
Despite the benefits of analgesic suppositories, there remains controversy around their administration. The perceptions of the parents and caregivers regarding this are unknown in our population. We investigated the perceptions of parents/caregivers towards the use of analgesic suppositories in elective paediatric surgery. We also explored whether parents/caregivers perceived a need for additional consent for the administration of suppositories.