Abstract
Objective To explore the experiences and expectations of parents whose children undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery in order to make the preoperative visiting scheme and improve the effects of preoperative visiting. Methods From October to November 2017, in-depth interviews with parents of 9 inguinal hernia children were conducted, using purposive sampling methods. Using the method of explanatory phenomenology in qualitative research, the authentic feelings of parents were analyzed, and the information obtained was analyzed, sorted out and refined. Results The experience and expectation of preoperative visit of parents were summarized into three topics: the necessity and proper time of preoperative visit of children with laparoscopic hypospadias, the contents of preoperative visits of children undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery and the methods of preoperative visits of children undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. Conclusions Operating room nurses should pay more attention to the preoperative visits of children and parents. Choosing appropriate visiting time, setting reasonable visiting content and adopting effective visiting means can provide scientific and humanized preoperative visiting for children and their parents, effectively alleviate their anxiety and improve their satisfaction. Key words: Preoperative visit; Experience; Expectations; Qualitative research
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