Clinical Scorecard: Exploring Pain Catastrophizing and Contributing Factors in Parents of Children Following Surgery for Polydactyly or Syndactyly: A Cross-Sectional Study

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• High levels of pain catastrophizing observed in parents post-surgery
• Child's age negatively associated with pain catastrophizing
• Marital status showed the strongest association with pain catastrophizing
• Multiple factors including parental gender and pain knowledge training identified as significant
• Study emphasizes the need for individualized family support strategies

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Assess parental pain catastrophizing using validated scales

Management

• Implement targeted interventions to reduce pain catastrophizing in parents

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Regularly evaluate parental emotional responses post-surgery

Risks

• High pain catastrophizing may impair child rehabilitation and recovery

Patient & Prescribing Data

Parents of children aged 0-18 years post-surgery for polydactyly or syndactyly

Pain knowledge training for parents may mitigate pain catastrophizing

Clinical Best Practices

• Provide education on pain management strategies to parents
• Encourage open communication about children's pain experiences
• Incorporate psychological support for parents in postoperative care

Related Resources & Content

• Ethics Approval No.: 202512028-1