Postoperative recovery in children: Turkish cross‐cultural adaptation

Abstract

Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) is the most frequently performed surgical operation in children younger than 15 years old. 1 After tonsillectomy, children may experience insomnia, pain, nausea, vomiting, repeated hospitalizations, and sudden changes in their medical statuses. Approximately 25% of children undergoing tonsillectomy operations can still experience pain on the 10th day after surgery. 2 If children continue to experience complications after surgery, this may prolong their recovery process. 3 Delayed postoperative recovery creates a burden on both children and their families. It makes it difficult for the child to return to their routine and reduces their well-being even further. Therefore, recovery after tonsillectomy is desired to occur as soon as possible. 4 The first step in the management of postoperative recovery is the accurate and effective evaluation of postoperative recovery. 5