Parents' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Transthoracic Device Closure of VSD in Children: a Cross-sectional Study

Overview

Journal J Cardiothorac Surg

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialties Cardiology & Vascular Diseases
General Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine

Date 2020 May 9

PMID 32381035

Authors

Ze-Wei Lin

Shu-Ting Huang

Ning Xu

Hua Cao

Qiang Chen

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to identify Chinese parents' knowledge and attitudes toward transthoracic device closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD).

Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data on a total of 203 Chinese parents of patients with VSD were included, and an author-designed three-page questionnaire was used.

Results: A total of 73.9% of the parents had heard of transthoracic device closure of VSD; however, they lacked detailed knowledge. 88.2% parents expressed their willingness to undergo this procedure. Although there was no significant correlation between knowledge about the occluder material and acceptance of the method, knowledge of other information was significantly related to willingness to undergo the procedure. Some parents expressed some concerns and high expectations, but the postoperative risk reduced their desire for accepting the procedure. This study also found that most parents did not have a detailed understanding of such procedure.

Conclusion: Parents of patients with VSD in China need continued education regarding transthoracic device closure of VSD, especially in terms of its benefits and limited postoperative complications. In addition, it is essential to reduce the cost of this procedure to promote its development and application.

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