Journal of advanced nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized clinical trial of a nurse telephone follow-up on paediatric tonsillectomy pain management and complications.
To determine the effect of a nurse telephone follow-up on paediatric post-tonsillectomy pain intensity, complications, and use of other healthcare services. ⋯ Nurse telephone follow-up was beneficial for some pain management and prevention of complications, although better analgesic treatments are needed. The intervention was simple, safe, and appreciated by parents.