Design and implementation of a novel patient-centered empowerment approach for pain optimisation in children undergoing major surgery.

Vidya ChidambaranBlair SimpsonLaura BrowerRachel HankeMarc MecoliBlake LaneSara WilliamsEmily McKennaChristina BatesAimee KraemerPeter SturmRebeccah BrownLinda DunseathCraig VogelVictor Garcia

Published in: BMJ open quality (2022)

DT methodology provided novel family centred insights, enabling design of tailored empowerment toolkits to optimise perioperative experience. Adapting the hero's journey call to adventure may motivate and build resilience among children undergoing surgery.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
young adults
chronic pain
healthcare
primary care
surgical site infection
cardiac surgery
patients undergoing
pain management
climate change
quality improvement
coronary artery disease