title: [Evaluation of a preoperative virtual tour for parents and children].
abstract: A Canadian pediatric center has set a preoperative virtual tour on its website. This tour was evaluated by a descriptive study, in terms of utilization, efficacy and usefulness. The tour was utilized by 49.6% of the 123 families. Children of these families had a significant increase in knowledge from Time I (preop clinic) to Time 2 (day of surgery). Children and youth who did not use the tour reported themselves as more anxious the day of surgery but not significantly. There was no significant change in parents. The internet is a useful tool in families' preparation but cannot replace a direct interaction. Other researches are necessary in order to evaluate the impact of this type of preparation on the quality of care and on the child's recovery.
authors.affiliation: Université d'Ottawa.
authors.forename: Jocelyne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tourigny
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chartrand
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000523:psychology*; D013664:Teaching Materials; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014743:Videotape Recording