Journal article
Systematic Review: Audiovisual Interventions for Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in Children Undergoing Elective Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of Audiovisual (AV) interventions at reducing preoperative anxiety and its associated outcomes in children undergoing elective surgery.
METHODS: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and nonrandomized studies where the primary outcome was children's preoperative anxiety was conducted. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain, behavioral changes, recovery, induction compliance, …
Authors
Chow CHT; Van Lieshout RJ; Schmidt LA; Dobson KG; Buckley N
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 182–203
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 2016
DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jsv094
ISSN
0146-8693