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The Effect of Performing Preoperative Preparation Program on School Age Children's Anxiety
Nazanin Vaezzadeh1, Zahra Esmaeeli Douki, Abbas Hadipour
1Nasibeh Nursing and Midwifery School, Mazandaran University Of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Insights
A preoperative preparation program using therapeutic play significantly reduced anxiety in children undergoing surgery. This intervention effectively prepared young patients, leading to lower anxiety levels post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Child Psychology
- Healthcare Interventions
Background:
- Preoperative anxiety is a common issue in children undergoing surgery.
- Effective preparation strategies are crucial for managing pediatric anxiety.
- Existing methods may not fully address the emotional needs of young surgical patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a preoperative preparation program on children's anxiety levels.
- To determine the efficacy of therapeutic play as a preoperative intervention.
- To compare anxiety scores between children receiving the intervention and standard care.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 122 children (ages 7-12) undergoing elective surgery.
- Participants were assigned to either an experimental group (therapeutic play) or a control group (routine information).
- Anxiety levels were measured using state anxiety scores before and after the intervention, with statistical analysis via independent t-test and chi-squared test.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed a significantly lower state anxiety score after the intervention compared to the control group (P=0.000).
- Mean anxiety scores decreased in the experimental group (31.44±5.87) but increased in the control group (38.31±7.44) post-intervention.
- Baseline anxiety levels were comparable between the groups before the intervention.
Conclusions:
- Therapeutic play-based preoperative preparation is effective in reducing anxiety in children awaiting surgery.
- This intervention offers a valuable method for improving the preoperative experience for pediatric patients.
- Implementing such programs can enhance psychological preparedness and potentially improve surgical outcomes.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to examine effects of performing preoperative preparation program on children's anxiety.
Methods:
This study was performed in Amirkola Pediatrics Hospital, Mazandaran. A randomized controlled trail was performed on 122 children (7-12 years of age) admitted for elective surgery during 15 months. The researcher randomly assigned eligible participants in to the experimental and control groups, after pre-test baseline measurement had been taken. Analyzing was performed through independent t-test and χ(2) test. P<0.005 was considered statistically significant. The experimental group received therapeutic play and the control group received routine preoperative information preparation.
Findings:
The mean and standard deviation of the state anxiety scores of children in experimental and control groups before intervention were 35.52±6.99 and 34.98±6.78, after intervention 31.44±5.87 and 38.31±7.44 respectively. The state anxiety score was lower significantly in the experimental group prior to preoperative surgery than in the control group (P=0.000).
Conclusion:
Performing preoperative program with using therapeutic play intervention is effective for preparing children before surgery and decreases their anxiety.
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