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This review highlights challenges of neurodivergent children in medical settings, suggesting strategies to enhance their experience.
Surgery protocols have evolved to address general anxiety and trauma but neurodivergent children may be underserved. Neurodivergence is a term that describes variations in what is considered typical development and functioning. This paper reviews current thinking on neurodivergence and challenges often faced by a child and their family in a medical setting including communication and co-occurring physical and psychiatric health issues. Strategies for nurses to improve the pediatric operating room (OR) experience are outlined with an in-depth case study and general suggestions for best practices. Children, regardless of neurodevelopmental status, deserve care with dignity that honors their differences.
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