Prevalence of traumatic psychological stress reactions in children and parents following paediatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
David Paul TurgooseStephanie KerrPaolo De CoppiSimon BlackburnSimon WilkinsonNatasha RooneyRichard MartinSuzanne GrayLee Duncan HudsonPublished in: BMJ paediatrics open (2021)
There is consistent evidence of traumatic stress following surgery in childhood which warrants further investigation. Those delivering surgical care to children would benefit from a raised awareness of the potential for post-traumatic stress in their patients and their families, including offering screening and support.
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