Preoperative anxiety management in pediatric patients: a systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of distraction techniques

• Main Authors: Muhammad Saqlain Mustafa (Author), Muhammad Ashir Shafique (Author), Syeda Dua E Zehra Zaidi (Author), Amna Qamber (Author), Burhanuddin Sohail Rangwala (Author), Aftab Ahmed (Author), Syeda Mahrukh Fatima Zaidi (Author), Hussain Sohail Rangwala (Author), Muhammad Musab Nafees Uddin (Author), Mirha Ali (Author), Mohammad Arham Siddiq (Author), Abdul Haseeb (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThis study addresses the pervasive issue of heightened preoperative anxiety in healthcare, particularly among pediatric patients. Recognizing the various sources of anxiety, we explored both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Focusing on distraction techniques, including...