Play dough or balloon blowing? A clinical trial comparing creative interventions for reducing preoperative anxiety in children aged 4–8 years

Play dough or balloon blowing? A clinical trial comparing creative interventions for reducing preoperative anxiety in children aged 4–8 years

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is a significant concern for pediatric patients undergoing surgery, often leading to adverse physiological, emotional, and postoperative outcomes. Traditional pharmacological approaches, while effective, are associated with side effects, underscoring the need...

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Main Authors: Razie Vakili, Reza Feizi, Yahya Salimi, Mobin Mottahedi, Parisa Rizevandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Preoperative anxiety
Playdough
Balloon blowing
Non-pharmacological interventions
Pediatric surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05718-1
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