Childhood Experiences of Nursing Support During Medical Procedures and Their Association with Later Perceptions of Psychological Preparation and Information Provision

Background/Objectives: Since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, greater attention has been paid to ethical nursing practices that respect children’s rights. This study examined childhood experiences of nursing support during medical procedures and their associations with current perceptions of psychological preparation and information provision for children. Methods: A web-based survey was conducted among 220 individuals aged 15–49 years who reported remembering medical procedures, such as blood sampling, intravenous infusions, or surgery, experienced during childhood. Participants reported their childhood experiences of nursing support and their current perceptions of psychological preparation and information provision for children. Results: More than 40% of participants reported receiving information about medical procedures, having questions answered, receiving verbal encouragement, and receiving rewards, whereas approximately 20% experienced distraction or physical restraint. Approximately 40% considered psychological preparation “very important,” and approximately 50% considered it necessary to provide children with information about medical procedures. Conclusions: Childhood experiences of receiving information, having questions answered, receiving verbal support, and distraction were associated with later perceptions of psychological preparation and information provision for children. These findings suggest that childhood nursing experiences may contribute to shaping later attitudes toward children’s rights in healthcare, highlighting the potential long-term significance of rights-based nursing care during childhood.