Objective To evaluate evidence from randomised controlled trials and non-randomised
controlled trials on the effectiveness of hospital clowns for a range of symptom clusters in …

Background Induction of general anaesthesia can be distressing for children. Non‐
pharmacological methods for reducing anxiety and improving co‐operation may avoid the …

Children and/or their parents are in fear and anxiety when admitted to hospitals or undergo
invasive surgeries or investigations. Clown therapy has been shown as an effective …

The preoperative experience can cause significant anxiety for both pediatric patients and
their parents in the lead up to a surgical procedure. Pediatric anxiety in a preoperative …

Introduction Parents experience anxiety and concern about their children's anesthesia and
surgeries, which may affect their ability to function normally and the operating staff caring for …

Within the past decade, there has been a surge of interest in investigating the effects of
clown intervention in a large variety of clinical settings. Many studies have focused on the …

A virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating theatre could reduce preoperative anxiety by
providing a realistic experience for children. This randomized clinical trial was designed to …

Aim This study aims to provide an overview of the current knowledge available on the
effectiveness of pre‐operative clown intervention on psychological distress in children and …

Purpose The present study evaluated the efficacy of a nursing educational intervention in
alleviating the level of parental anxiety in the parents of children who required heart surgery …

While postoperative pain management was shown to reduce unwanted physiological and
emotional outcomes, pediatric postoperative pain management remains suboptimal …