How to use participatory design to develop an eHealth intervention to reduce preprocedural stress and anxiety among children visiting the hospital: The Hospital Hero app multi-study and pilot report

• Main Authors: Charlotte C. Poot (Author), Eline Meijer (Author), Annet Bruil (Author), Melanie Venema (Author), Niko J. H. Vegt (Author), Nicole Donkel (Author), Veronique van Noort (Author), Niels H. Chavannes (Author), Arno A. W. Roest (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundMedical procedures can cause considerable stress and anxiety among children. Current interventions mainly diminish stress and anxiety during procedures, while stress and anxiety often build up at home. Moreover, interventions often focus on either distraction or preparation. eHealth can co...