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Video Distraction Reduces Anxiety, Pain, and Delirium in Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Young Eun Kwon1, Hye-Ja Park2, Sunki Kim2
1Anaesthesia Unit, Bundang CHA Medical Center, CHA University, Pocheon-si,South Korea.
Summary
Preoperative video distraction significantly reduced postoperative anxiety and pain in children undergoing tonsillectomy. This non-pharmacological approach shows promise for early recovery, though its effect on emergence delirium requires further study.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Nursing Interventions
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Tonsillectomy is a common pediatric surgical procedure.
- Postoperative anxiety, pain, and emergence delirium are significant concerns during recovery.
- Non-pharmacological interventions are sought to manage these adverse effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative video-assisted distraction in mitigating postoperative anxiety, pain, and emergence delirium in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
- To assess the impact of this intervention on early postanesthetic recovery.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with children aged 4-9 years undergoing tonsillectomy.
- Participants were stratified by age and sex and randomized into a distraction group (n=30) or a control group (n=29).
- The intervention group received an interactive video explaining anesthesia, surgery, and recovery; outcomes were measured using validated scales for anxiety, pain, and emergence delirium.
Main Results:
- Significant group-by-time interactions were observed for anxiety and pain.
- Children in the intervention group exhibited lower anxiety and pain scores at 10 and 30 minutes post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission.
- While emergence delirium scores were lower in the intervention group, the difference was not statistically significant.
Conclusions:
- Preoperative video-assisted distraction is a potentially effective nurse-led, non-pharmacological strategy for reducing postoperative anxiety and pain in pediatric tonsillectomy patients.
- Further research is warranted to confirm its effects on emergence delirium and long-term recovery outcomes.
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