Preoperative distraction in children: hand-held videogames vs clown therapy

• Main Authors: M. Messina (Author), F. Molinaro (Author), D. Meucci (Author), R. Angotti (Author), L. Giuntini (Author), E. Cerchia (Author), A.L. Bulotta (Author), E. Brandigi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Anxiety in children undergoing surgery is characterized by feelings of tension, apprehension, nervousness and fear which may manifest differently. Postoperative behavioural changes such as nocturnal enuresis, feeding disorders, apathy, and sleep disturbances may stem from postoperative anxiety. Some...