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THE EFFECT OF A HYPNOTIC-BASED ANIMATED VIDEO ON STRESS AND PAIN REDUCTION IN PEDIATRIC SURGERY

Zahi Arnon1, Hosari Hanan2, Jorge Mogilner3

  • 1a Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, and the Max Stern Yezreel Valley College , Israel.

The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|March 31, 2018
PubMed

Insights

This study shows that a hypnotic animated video significantly reduced presurgical anxiety and pain in children undergoing common surgeries. The intervention offers a novel, accessible method for improving pediatric surgical patient experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Medical psychology
  • Health education

Background:

  • Presurgical stress negatively impacts pediatric recovery and pain management.
  • Minimizing preoperative anxiety is crucial for better surgical outcomes.
  • Current methods for stress reduction in pediatric surgical patients can be improved.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a hypnotic-based animated video in reducing presurgical stress and pain in children.
  • To provide a novel, accessible intervention for pediatric anxiety before surgery.
  • To document the video's structure and availability in multiple languages.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty children (3-16 years) undergoing ambulatory surgery for undescended testes or umbilical/inguinal hernia participated.
  • Participants watched a hypnotic animated video once pre-surgery with parents.
  • Anxiety and pain were measured using a visual analogue scale before and after video exposure.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant reduction in both anxiety and pain was observed post-video.
  • The intervention demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating presurgical distress.
  • The study highlights the potential of guided imagery and animation in pediatric care.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnotic animated videos are an effective tool for reducing presurgical anxiety and pain in pediatric patients.
  • This intervention offers a non-pharmacological approach to improve the surgical experience for children.
  • The availability of the video in English, Hebrew, and Arabic promotes wider accessibility and application.

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