Key result
Family-empowerment refined nursing model reduces preoperative pediatric anxiety by a ~4-point VAS score reduction.
Why the study?
Innovative perioperative nursing strategies and family-empowerment-oriented care models for paediatric ACM patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation have not been well described.
Does a family-empowerment-oriented refined nursing model improve perioperative outcomes and long-term care capacity in a pediatric patient with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy undergoing radiofrequency ablation?
Case Report (n=1)
Does a family-empowerment-oriented refined nursing model improve perioperative outcomes and long-term care capacity in a pediatric patient with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy undergoing radiofrequency ablation?
A family-empowered refined nursing model may effectively alleviate perioperative anxiety and support safe recovery and long-term management in pediatric patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.
May reduce anxiety in one pediatric ablation case; leaves open generalizability and requires controlled trials before practice change.
Objective: To summarise innovative perioperative nursing experiences in a paediatric case of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) undergoing radiofrequency ablation and to explore the effectiveness of a family-empowerment-oriented refined nursing model. Methods: For a paediatric patient with ACM, the following specialised nursing interventions were implemented in addition to routine care: (1) a refined “Symptoms-Medication-Activity” assessment chart was established to enable objective quantitative monitoring; (2) child-friendly concepts and peer support strategies were used for psychological intervention; (3) tiered early warning management based on MEWS scores was implemented to prevent complications; and (4) a family-centred “hospital-home” seamless continuity-of-care plan was established, including illustrated home-management manuals, WeChat follow-up groups and long-term follow-up records. Results: Through multidisciplinary collaboration and the aforementioned innovative nursing practices, the patient’s preoperative anxiety decreased significantly (VAS score reduced from 7 to 3). The surgery proceeded smoothly, with no complications. The 6-minute walk distance improved significantly at 72 hours postoperatively. The patient was discharged in stable condition on the fifth postoperative day. At the 3-month post-discharge follow-up, cardiac function was normal and family caregiving capacity had markedly improved. Conclusion: For paediatric patients with ACM undergoing radiofrequency ablation, a refined, personalised care model centred on family empowerment may effectively support surgical safety, alleviate negative emotions, promote recovery and enhance long-term family health-management capability. This approach may provide a useful reference for clinical nursing practice.
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Ying et al. (2026) conducted a case report in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) (n=1). Family-empowerment-oriented refined nursing model was evaluated on Preoperative anxiety (VAS score). A family-empowerment-oriented refined nursing model in a paediatric patient with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy undergoing radiofrequency ablation reduced preoperative anxiety VAS score from 7 to 3.
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