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Postoperative care for children after ventilation tube surgery: A qualitative study of parents' experiences over time in Norway.

Bjarne AustadAnn Helen NilsenWenche Moe ThorstensenAnne-Sofie Helvik
Published in: American journal of otolaryngology (2024)
Overall, the parents experienced that their child was safeguarded irrespective of whether postoperative care was provided by otolaryngologists or GPs. Still, many preferred check-ups by an otolaryngologist. The parental worries and focus on the VTs were reduced as time went by after surgery, but even so many wanted a 'closure' to be sure that the hearing was as good as it could be and the VTs rejected. We advocate for an individualized approach to postoperative care that addresses specific medical needs without imposing unnecessary check-ups.
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