The Effects of Distraction on Preoperative Anxiety in Preschool and School-Age Children: A Literature Review

Children experience high levels of anxiety before surgery. Preoperative anxiety interferes with anesthesia induction compliance and is associated with many short and long-term postoperative complications The aim of this integrative review was to evaluate the impact of distraction methods on preopera...

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Main Authors: Shahla Abdul Wahid, Swapna Johncy, Sadaf Abbas, Mikyoung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Athens Institute for Education and Research 2022-01-01
Series:Athens Journal of Health and Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.athensjournals.gr/health/2022-9-1-4-Wahid.pdf