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Comparison of preanesthesia visits using video animation with verbal communication versus verbal communication alone

Thitinuch Ruenhunsa1, Pigul Klinhom1, Peerapong Sangsungnern1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Translational Pediatrics
|February 9, 2026
PubMed

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Video animation combined with verbal communication showed a trend toward reducing preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients. This non-pharmacological approach also enhanced parental satisfaction, suggesting its value in perioperative care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Perioperative Care
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly recognized for reducing preoperative anxiety (PA) in pediatric patients.
  • These methods aim to minimize the adverse effects associated with pharmacologic interventions.
  • Video animation combined with verbal communication is explored as a preoperative educational tool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of video animation plus verbal communication versus verbal communication alone.
  • To assess the impact on preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients during the preanesthesia visit.
  • To evaluate parental satisfaction with the interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial involving 70 pediatric patients (6-12 years).
  • Participants were randomized into two groups: video animation with verbal communication (Group VC) or verbal communication alone (Group C).
  • Preoperative anxiety was measured using the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YPAS); parental satisfaction was also assessed.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant difference in m-YPAS scores was observed between Group VC and Group C in the holding area (P=0.26).
  • While Group VC showed lower median m-YPAS scores upon arrival in the operating room, the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.52).
  • Parental satisfaction was high in both intervention groups.

Conclusions:

  • Video animation combined with verbal communication demonstrated a trend towards reducing pediatric preoperative anxiety.
  • The intervention showed potential in enhancing parental satisfaction, supporting its use in perioperative education.
  • Further research may be warranted to confirm the statistical significance of these findings.
Abstract

Keywords:
Anxietymultimediapediatric anesthesiapreanesthesia education

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