Parental Satisfaction with Telemedicine Follow-up After Pediatric Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study

In brief

This cross-sectional study examines parental satisfaction with telemedicine for postoperative follow-up in pediatric surgical patients using validated measurement tools. The research addresses the gap in evidence as virtual care moves from pandemic necessity to standard practice, comparing satisfaction across different telehealth modalities.

• Telemedicine has shifted from emergency use to routine postoperative pediatric surgical care.
• Evidence on parental satisfaction with sustained telemedicine implementation is limited.
• Validated instruments are needed to assess satisfaction across different telemedicine modalities.
• Understanding parental perspectives is critical for optimizing virtual postoperative follow-up.
• Cross-sectional studies can identify gaps in telemedicine service delivery and parent experience.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.