Background Games are increasingly being used as a means of alleviating pain and anxiety
in paediatric patients, in the view that this form of distraction is effective, non‐invasive and …

Background Anxiety is a mental disorder characterized by apprehension, tension,
uneasiness, and other related behavioral disturbances. One of the nonpharmacological …

Many youth experience mental health problems and digital games hold potential as mental
health interventions. This systematic review provides an overview of randomised controlled …

Purpose The primary purpose of this study was to compare the effect of active distraction to
midazolam as a non-pharmacological method of reducing preoperative anxiety in preschool …

Background This study addresses the pervasive issue of heightened preoperative anxiety in
healthcare, particularly among pediatric patients. Recognizing the various sources of …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of reading a preoperative
preparation‐themed storybook on children's preoperative fear and anxiety levels. Methods …

Background: A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of smartphone
interventions on the anxiety of the pediatric subjects at induction on the day of surgery …

Purpose This purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of having boys aged 5 to 10
years who will undergo circumcision surgery watch informative videos and listen to …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of watching short videos in
the preoperative waiting room on preoperative anxiety in children. Design This study was …

Cartoon education methods have been used effectively as a teaching tool and were
considered potentially useful to improve nurses' knowledge and professional skills to ensure …