• Identify domains where children's and parents' perceptions of hospital experiences diverge

• Evaluate the feasibility and value of directly capturing feedback from pediatric patients

• Survey Design: 47-question instrument covering seven domains

• Interviews

• Age-appropriate survey instruments and interview questions for children and adults

• Children under 13 reported fewer interactions with doctors regarding their care

• Children reported less pain and higher satisfaction with room cleanliness and admission processes compared to their parents

• Significant differences were found between child and parent responses across all seven domains