Study Evaluating Digital Literacy in Caregivers of Children Undergoing Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to describe the digital literacy of caregivers of children undergoing surgery. Researchers are examining how factors such as minority race, non-English primary language, and low neighborhood opportunity may influence caregivers digital literacy levels. The study is observational and focuses on caregivers of pediatric surgical patients. Participants will complete a REDCap survey questionnaire to assess digital literacy. The study involves caregivers of children younger than 18 years who are presenting for surgery. The digital literacy scores will be measured using the EDLQ and eHEALS health literacy tools during the perioperative period. Caregivers will be asked to complete surveys from enrollment through the end of the perioperative time. Researchers will collect digital literacy and health literacy scores to understand caregiver capabilities. The study continues until the end of the perioperative period, with no additional treatments involved, and participation lasts for this duration.

Digital Literacy in Caregivers of Pediatric Surgery Patients