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Zhang YL, Zhou QY, Zhang P, Huang LF, Jin L, Zhou ZG. Influence of static cartoons combined with dynamic virtual environments on preoperative anxiety of preschool-aged children undergoing surgery. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:4947-4955. [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i22.4947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Preschoolers become anxious when they are about to undergo anesthesia and surgery, warranting the development of more appropriate and effective interventions.
AIM To explore the effect of static cartoons combined with dynamic virtual environments on preoperative anxiety and anesthesia induction compliance in preschool-aged children undergoing surgery.
METHODS One hundred and sixteen preschool-aged children were selected and assigned to the drug (n = 37), intervention (n = 40), and control (n = 39) groups. All the children received routine preoperative checkups and nursing before being transferred to the preoperative preparation room on the day of the operation. The drug group received 0.5 mg/kg midazolam and the intervention group treatment consisting of static cartoons combined with dynamic virtual environments. The control group received no intervention. The modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale was used to evaluate the children’s anxiety level on the day before surgery (T0), before leaving the preoperative preparation room (T1), when entering the operating room (T2), and at anesthesia induction (T3). Compliance during anesthesia induction (T3) was evaluated using the Induction Compliance Checklist (ICC). Changes in mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and respiratory rate (RR) were also recorded at each time point.
RESULTS The anxiety scores of the three groups increased variously at T1 and T2. At T3, both the drug and intervention groups had similar anxiety scores, both of which were lower than those in the control group. At T1 and T2, MAP, HR, and RR of the three groups increased. The drug and control groups had significantly higher MAP and RR than the intervention group at T2. At T3, the MAP, HR, and RR of the drug group decreased and were significantly lower than those in the control group but were comparable to those in the intervention group. Both the drug and intervention groups had similar ICC scores and duration of anesthesia induction (T3), both of which were higher than those of the control group.
CONCLUSION Combining static cartoons with dynamic virtual environments as effective as medication, specifically midazolam, in reducing preoperative anxiety and fear in preschool-aged children. This approach also improve their compliance during anesthesia induction and helped maintain their stable vital signs.
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- Ya-Lin Zhang
- Department of Pediatrics, Hangzhou Ninth People’s Hospital, Hangzhou 311225, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Children’s Hospital, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Children’s Hospital, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hangzhou Ninth People’s Hospital, Hangzhou 311225, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hangzhou Ninth People’s Hospital, Hangzhou 311225, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Anesthesia, Hangzhou Children’s Hospital, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, China
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Addarii F, Amore E, Martin R, Dore M, Vagnoli L. Amateur dubbing as a healthcare activity in the pediatric hospital setting: a pilot project. Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2024; 76:395-403. [PMID: 35726764 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.22.06101-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Dubbing is a mode of audiovisual translation (AVT) usually performed by experienced dubbing actors for professional purposes. Nowadays, thanks to advances in technology, everybody can create personal dubbed versions of audiovisual content for humorous and parodic as well as therapeutic and pedagogical purposes. The aim of this pilot project was to investigate the potential and applicability of amateur dubbing within the hospital setting, targeting children and adolescents. METHODS The project was carried out at Meyer Children's Hospital in Florence (Italy). Like other non-pharmacological activities, amateur dubbing was designed to make hospitalization a less traumatic experience for young patients and promote their general well-being. A research team (including psychologists, dubbing actors and a linguist) developed a theoretically sound and replicable set of procedures that combine new technologies with traditional pain management methods. RESULTS The amateur dubbing workshops, carried out from January 2017 until the end of December 2019, involved 297 children and adolescents (male=29.8%; female=70.2%), aged 6-17, from different wards (i.e. Oncology, Neuropsychiatry, Pediatric Unit, Diabetology, Neurology, Surgery, etc.). This pilot project has proven to be a positive experience for all the patients and their families, in terms of the children's well-being, quality of life and socialization (i.e. expression of emotions, distraction and reduction of distress). CONCLUSIONS Amateur dubbing as a healthcare activity has resulted in interesting recreational and psychological implications and benefits. Clearly, its implementation as a type of non-pharmacological technique needs to be further refined.
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- Francesca Addarii
- Department of Pediatric Psychology, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Psychology, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Psychology, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Psychology, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy -
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Cai YH, Wang CY, Fang YB, Ma HY, Gao YQ, Wang Z, Wu J, Lin H, Liu HC. Preoperative Anxiolytic and Sedative Effects of Intranasal Remimazolam and Dexmedetomidine: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study in Children Undergoing General Surgeries. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:1613-1625. [PMID: 38774484 PMCID: PMC11108072 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s461122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Purpose Remimazolam, an ultra-short-acting and fast-metabolized sedative, has only been sporadically investigated in children. This study was performed to determine the beneficial effects of intranasal remimazolam or dexmedetomidine on preoperative anxiety in children undergoing general surgeries. Patients and Methods Ninety children were randomly and equally assigned to Group R (intranasal remimazolam 1.5mg kg-1), Group D (intranasal dexmedetomidine 2 mcg kg-1), and Group C (intranasal distilled water). The primary outcomes were the preoperative anxiety scores using the modified Yale preoperative anxiety scale (m-Ypas). The secondary outcomes included the cooperation behaviour of intranasal drug application, preoperative sedation levels, parental separation anxiety scores (PSAS), and mask acceptance scores (MAS). Results Group R showed a significant low anxiety at 10 min after intranasal premedication (vs group C, P=0.010; vs group D, P = 0.002) and at anaesthesia induction (vs group C, P = 0.004). Group D showed a significantly low anxiety score only prior to anaesthesia induction (vs group C, P = 0.005). Most children in group R achieved mild sedation at 10 min (vs group C, P < 0.001; vs group D, P < 0.001), with a few progressing to deep sedation afterwards, while group D tended toward deep sedation. Compared to Group C, patients in Group R performed significantly better on the MAS (P = 0.014) and PSAS (P = 0.008). However, remimazolam did cause poor cooperation behavior to the intranasal application due to its mucosal irritation (vs group C, P = 0.001; vs group D, P = 0.010). Conclusion Both intranasal remimazolam and dexmedetomidine can effectively alleviate preoperative anxiety in children. While intranasal remimazolam has a rapid onset, it produces only mild sedation and causes substantial nasal irritation. Trial Registration NCT04720963, January 22, 2021, ClinicalTrials.Gov.
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- Yu-Hang Cai
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Allergy Center, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University; Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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Ni MJ, Jin YT, Wu QL, Zhang N, Tian JH, Li J, Yuan KM. Effective dose of intranasal remimazolam for preoperative sedation in preschool children: a dose-finding study using Dixon's up-and-down method. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1372139. [PMID: 38572430 PMCID: PMC10987844 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1372139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Background Most preschool children are distressed during anesthesia induction. While current pharmacological methods are useful, there is a need for further optimization to an "ideal" standard. Remimazolam is an ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine, and intranasal remimazolam for pre-induction sedation may be promising. Methods This study included 32 preschool children who underwent short and minor surgery between October 2022 and January 2023. After pretreatment with lidocaine, remimazolam was administered to both nostrils using a mucosal atomizer device. The University of Michigan Sedation Score (UMSS) was assessed for sedation 6, 9, 12, 15, and 20 min after intranasal atomization. We used Dixon's up-and-down method, and probit and isotonic regressions to determine the 50% effective dose (ED50) and 95% effective dose (ED95) of intranasal remimazolam for pre-induction sedation. Results: Twenty-nine pediatric patients were included in the final analysis. The ED50 and ED95 of intranasal remimazolam for successful pre-induction sedation, when processed via probit analysis, were 0.65 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.59-0.71) and 0.78 mg/kg (95% CI, 0.72-1.07), respectively. In contrast, when processed by isotonic regression, they were 0.65 (95% CI: 0.58-0.72 mg/kg) and 0.78 mg/kg (95% CI: 0.69-1.08 mg/kg), respectively. At 6 min after intranasal remimazolam treatment, 81.2% (13/16) of "positive" participants were successfully sedated with a UMSS ≧ 1. All the "positive" participants were successfully sedated within 9 min. Conclusion Intranasal remimazolam is feasible for preschool children with a short onset time. For successful pre-induction sedation, the ED50 and ED95 of intranasal remimazolam were 0.65 and 0.78 mg/kg, respectively.
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- Ming-Jie Ni
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Cavaliere F, Allegri M, Apan A, Brazzi L, Carassiti M, Cohen E, DI Marco P, Langeron O, Rossi M, Spieth P, Turnbull D, Weber F. A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2023: anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative medicine. Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:222-234. [PMID: 38535972 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.24.18067-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy -
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- Lemanic Center of Analgesia and Neuromodulation EHC, Morges, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Giresun, Giresun, Türkiye
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic, Anesthesiologic, and Geriatric Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), University Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), Paris, France
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital of Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Anesthetics and Neuro Critical Care, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sophia Children's Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Aggarwal P, Mathur S, Chopra R. Assessment of Medical Clowning in Influencing the Anxiety and Behavior Scores of Children Undergoing Various Dental Treatments and the Stress Levels of the Operator. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024; 17:59-66. [PMID: 38559870 PMCID: PMC10978511 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Aim To investigate the potential effectiveness of "medical clowns" on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anxiety of children undergoing various dental treatments and also its effect on the operator's stress levels in a dental setup. Materials and methods A total of 170 pediatric patients, aged 4-8 years, indicated for preventive therapy, extractions, restorative, and endodontics were included and divided into two groups [group I-audiovisual (A-V) aids; group II-medical clowns], group of 85 patients each after recording Modified yale preoperative scale. Both pre- and postoperatively, Frankl's behavior score was recorded for each patient. During treatment, the face, legs, activity, cry, consolability (FLACC) pain scale, and dental operator's stress level were recorded. Results Intervention of medical clowns positively influenced children during dental treatment by increasing their pain threshold. The majority of children showed positive Frankl rating scales after dental treatment. Also, the operator's stress was significantly reduced, which led to enhanced treatment outcomes. Conclusion Humor yields the power of healing, distracts pediatric patients, reduces their anxiety, and alleviates their pain, conferring the patients with a sense of laughter, creativity, and care.Therefore, medical clowns in pediatric dentistry can prove to be serviceable and valuable as a nonpharmacological approach to behavior management. How to cite this article Aggarwal P, Mathur S, Chopra R. Assessment of Medical Clowning in Influencing the Anxiety and Behavior Scores of Children Undergoing Various Dental Treatments and the Stress Levels of the Operator. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(1):59-66.
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- Priyanka Aggarwal
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS Dental College Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS Dental College Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS Dental College Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Bandyopadhyay S, Kaur M, Sinha R, Muthiah T, Ayub A, Subramaniam R. Effect of video distraction on preoperative anxiety scores in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia in ophthalmic daycare procedures: A randomized controlled trial. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2024; 40:133-139. [PMID: 38666175 PMCID: PMC11042090 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_236_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Parental separation, fear, and exposure to the operating room environment lead to stress and anxiety in pediatric patients. This study aims to identify the research gaps in the effect of video distraction on pediatric patients of Indian origin. We hypothesized that video distraction along with parental presence would reduce preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures under general anesthesia compared with parental presence alone. Material and Methods In this prospective randomized trial, 145 patients aged 2-8 years, ASA I-II, with at least one functional eye undergoing elective ophthalmic daycare procedures were enrolled. They were randomly allocated to two Groups: Group V had distraction by watching a video/playing a video game together with parental presence, whereas control Group C had parental presence alone without any video distraction. The primary objective of the study was to compare preoperative anxiety using the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety score (mYPAS) and heart rate (HR), whereas the secondary objective was to compare child fear, emergence delirium, and parental satisfaction between the two groups. The three time points for intergroup comparisons were the preoperative holding area 10 min before induction (T0), transport of the child to the operating room (T1), and face mask introduction (T2). Results There was a statistically significant difference between mYPAS score in groups V and C at all time points (P = 0.036, P = 0.0001, P = 0.0000), parental satisfaction score at all three time points (P = 0.0049, P = 0.0000, P = 0.0000), and Child Fear Score at T1 and T2 (P = 0.0001, P = 0.0001, respectively). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the emergence of delirium between the two groups. Conclusions Video distraction together with parental presence has a promising role for implementation in hospitals with heavy workload settings where pharmacological intervention would not be feasible, to alleviate preoperative anxiety in children. However, preoperative anxiety may not translate into increased postoperative emergence delirium as was earlier believed.
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- Soumily Bandyopadhyay
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Amraoui J, Bordenave L, Leclerc G, Salvignol G, Jarlier M, Fiess C, Philibert L, Fuzier R, Touraine C. Benefits of cardiac coherence combined with medical hypnosis on preoperative anxiety before cancer surgery: the COHEC II study trial protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072215. [PMID: 38086587 PMCID: PMC10729073 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Preoperative anxiety is a frequent problem that can lead to complications both during anaesthesia and in the postoperative period, especially in oncology. Studies have shown that it can be managed using non-pharmacological approaches, but few works have evaluated psychoeducational programmes. The aim of the COHErence Cardiaque (COHEC) II Study is to evaluate the combination of medical hypnosis (MH) and cardiac coherence (CC) training to manage preoperative anxiety in patients with cancer. METHODS AND ANALYSIS COHEC II is an ongoing multicentre randomised clinical trial carried out in three French comprehensive cancer centres. In total, 296 patients who will undergo surgery for cancer will be recruited during 18 months and will be randomised in the control arm or the intervention arm. Patients in the intervention arm will follow a daily programme that combines MH and CC, starting 7 days before surgery. The control arm will receive the standard treatment to manage preoperative anxiety. The primary endpoint is the anxiety level on surgery day, measured using a Visual Analogue Scale. Secondary endpoints are patient adherence to the programme, satisfaction and postsurgery recovery quality. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study protocol was approved by the French Ethics Committee (Comité de Protection des Personnes EST-II) on 24 November 2021 and will be carried out following the good practice guidelines and the Declaration of Helsinki. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05197972.
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- Jibba Amraoui
- Department of Anaesthesia, Montpellier Cancer Institute, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Montpellier Cancer Institute, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Biometrics Unit, Montpellier Cancer Institute, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Clinical Research and Innovation Department, Montpellier Cancer Institute, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Montpellier Cancer Institute, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Biometrics Unit, Montpellier Cancer Institute, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Zhang MQ, Xu MZ, He Y, Su YW, Ma J, Zuo YX. Comparison of S-ketamine and midazolam for intravenous preoperative sedative and anxiolytic effects in preschool children: study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials 2023; 24:724. [PMID: 37957769 PMCID: PMC10644481 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07767-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety management is gaining particular attention in paediatric anaesthesia. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological resorts can be implemented to address this special issue. Despite the various approaches currently used for preoperative sedation in children, the different sedative and anti-anxiety effects between the newly marketed anaesthetic, S-ketamine, and the traditional sedative, midazolam, are still unclear. METHODS This is a patient- and assessor-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial. Participants (n = 110) will receive S-ketamine (0.5 mg/kg) or midazolam (0.08 mg/kg) intravenously administrated at a ratio of 1:1 in the anaesthesia holding area. The primary outcome of this study is the sedative effect evaluated via the change in the modified Yale preoperative anxiety scale. It will be performed at two timepoints: in the pre-anaesthetic holding area before premedication (baseline, marked as T0) and about 5 min after premedication in the operating room without the existence of their guardians (marked as T1). Our secondary objectives include the parent separation anxiety score, postoperative agitation, caregivers' and anaesthesia care providers' satisfaction, and mask compliance. DISCUSSION This randomized controlled trial is the first study to compare the anti-anxiety effect of intravenous S-ketamine and midazolam. We will provide a new approach for the clinical management of preoperative anxiety in preschool children posted for elective surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2300069998. Registered on 30 March 2023.
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- Meng-Qiu Zhang
- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Mo X, Zeng J, Wu X, Huang F, Zhang K. Sucking lollipop after awakening from sevoflurane anesthesia reduces the degree of emergence agitation in children undergoing ambulatory surgery: A prospective randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35651. [PMID: 37932982 PMCID: PMC10627665 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergence agitation (EA) is a common complication in pediatric anesthesia, especially in preschool children maintained by sevoflurane, with incidence ranging up to 80%. The purpose of the study was to determine whether sucking lollipop after awakening from sevoflurane anesthesia reduced the degree of EA in children undergoing ambulatory surgery. METHODS In this prospective study, 40 children aged 2 to 6 years scheduled for ambulatory surgery with sevoflurane were enrolled. They were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 groups after evaluating baseline EA levels using the pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium (PAED) scale immediately after awakening from general anesthesia: group L (sucking lollipop) or group C (control group, without sucking lollipop). The primary outcome was the overall PAED score after intervention. Pain score, parental satisfaction, the incidence of propofol rescue and negative postoperative behavioral changes (NPOBCs) were assessed. RESULTS The overall PAED score after intervention was significantly lower in Group L compared with Group C, with an estimated difference of -1.857 (95% CI, -2.884 to -0.831; P < .001) using generalized estimating equations. However, no significant intergroup differences were observed in the pain score, parental satisfaction, the incidence of propofol rescue and NPOBCs. CONCLUSIONS Sucking lollipop after awakening from sevoflurane anesthesia reduced the degree EA in children undergoing ambulatory surgery.
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- Xiaofei Mo
- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Shah SB, Sinha R, Hussain SY, Kumar A, Gupta A. Allaying Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety, Where are we Now? - A Nationwide Survey. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2023; 28:479-485. [PMID: 38173638 PMCID: PMC10760609 DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_114_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background Preoperative anxiety (PA) in children is a common phenomenon associated with various negative patient outcomes. Allaying PA is accepted as a standard of care, but its use is not universal and often overlooked. This survey is designed to evaluate the nationwide current practice patterns and attitudes of anesthesiologists toward the practice of allaying PA in children. Materials and Methods A questionnaire of 25 questions, including information on methods of relieving PA in children, reasons for noncompliance, and associated complications, was framed. It was circulated among members of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists through an online survey of Google Forms and manually. Results Four hundred and fifty anesthesiologists were surveyed. Responses were predominantly from anesthesiologists practicing in medical colleges across the country. Although 97% of the surveyed respondents practiced anxiety-relieving strategies, only 37% used it consistently. Seventy-three percent of anesthesiologists practiced both pharmacological and nonpharmacological techniques. The most common reason for avoiding premedication was an anticipated difficult airway (88%). Inadequate sedation was a commonly reported problem. Ninety-five percent of participants felt that PA-relieving strategies should be integral to pediatric anesthesia practice. The most common reason for not following these practices was an inadequate hospital infrastructure (67%). Ninety-seven percent of the participants believed that more awareness is required on this crucial perioperative issue. Conclusion Only 37% of the surveyed anesthesiologists consistently used some form of PA-relieving strategy and the practice varied widely. Further improvement and team approach involving anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses is required to ensure the quality of pediatric PA-relieving services and establish it as a standard of care.
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- Shreya Bharat Shah
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Chiu PL, Li H, Yap KYL, Lam KMC, Yip PLR, Wong CL. Virtual Reality-Based Intervention to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2340588. [PMID: 37906193 PMCID: PMC10618840 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.40588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Preoperative anxiety is common among adult patients undergoing elective surgery and is associated with negative outcomes. Virtual reality (VR)-based interventions have been considered simpler, safer, and more effective for reducing anxiety in patients undergoing surgery than conventional care. OBJECTIVE To examine the effectiveness of a VR-based intervention with preoperative education in reducing preoperative anxiety among adult patients undergoing elective surgery. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS An assessor-blinded prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted to recruit adult patients aged 18 years or older who were scheduled for their first elective surgery procedure under general anesthesia within the next 2 to 4 weeks at a preanesthesia assessment clinic in Hong Kong from July to December 2022. INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (an 8-minute immersive 360° VR video tour in the operating theater via a head-mounted display console) or a control group (standard care). MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome of preoperative anxiety was measured using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (range, 6-30; higher scores indicate greater anxiety), and the secondary outcomes (ie, stress, preparedness, and pain) were assessed by Visual Analog Scale at 3 time points: baseline at beginning of clinical session (T0), at the end of the clinical session immediately after the intervention (T1), and before the surgery (T2). Pain, satisfaction levels, and postoperative length of stay were evaluated after the surgery (T3). Simulation sickness was assessed after the intervention by use of the Simulation Sickness Questionnaire. A generalized estimating equations model was applied to compare changes in outcomes over time. RESULTS A total of 74 participants (mean [SD] age, 46.34 [14.52] years; 38 men [51.4%] and 36 women [48.6%]) were recruited and randomized to the control group (37 participants) and intervention group (37 participants). Compared with the control group, the VR-based intervention group showed significantly decreased preoperative anxiety at T1 (β, -5.46; 95% CI, -7.60 to -3.32; P < .001) and T2 (β, -5.57; 95% CI, -7.73 to -3.41; P < .001), lower stress at T1 (β, -10.68; 95% CI, -16.00 to -5.36; P < .001) and T2 (β, -5.16; 95% CI, -9.87 to -0.45; P = .03), and higher preparedness at T1 (β, 6.60; 95% CI, 0.97 to 12.19; P = .02). Satisfaction levels were significantly increased in the intervention group vs the control group (mean [SD] score, 81.35 [9.24] vs 65.28 [8.16]; difference, 16.07; 95% CI, 12.00 to 20.15; P < .001). No significant differences in pain and postoperative length of stay were found. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The findings of this study suggest that a VR-based intervention is a feasible and effective way to reduce preoperative anxiety in adult patients undergoing elective surgery. Given the promising results of this study, further study in the form of large-scale, multicenter, randomized clinical trials with broader implementation is warranted. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Identifier: ChiCTR2100051690.
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- Pak Lung Chiu
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
- School of Psychology & Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Operating Theatre Services, Hospital Authority New Territories West Cluster, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Operating Theatre Services, Hospital Authority New Territories West Cluster, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Arredondo Montero J, Bronte Anaut M, Martín-Calvo N, Bardají Pascual C. Cooperation and Scientific Contribution: The Search for a Common Nexus. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:937-941. [PMID: 36609188 DOI: 10.1177/00099228221148426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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International cooperation in pediatrics and pediatric surgery entails important barriers such as sociocultural differences, language difficulties, lack of infrastructure and resources, and short duration of campaigns. In this work, we share our personal experience in relation to the scientific publication of works carried out in pediatric international cooperation, and we make a critical reflection on the aspects to be considered for this field to develop in the future.
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- Javier Arredondo Montero
- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
- CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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Mathias EG, Pai MS, Guddattu V, Bramhagen AC. Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce anxiety among children undergoing surgery: A systematic review. J Child Health Care 2023; 27:466-487. [PMID: 35098734 DOI: 10.1177/13674935211062336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A hospitalized child experiences anxiety more frequently as compared to non-hospitalized children. Surgery can be emotionally distressing for children, and subsequently their parents and caregivers, this distress can cause profound adverse impacts on children. We aimed to identify the effect of non-pharmacological interventions on children's (1-18 years) anxiety undergoing surgery. The following databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Proquest, Web" of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were systematically searched for full-text articles. The review included 15 randomized controlled trials. The risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. The interventions included in the study were preoperative education, puppet play, therapeutic play, distraction activities, parental presence, and clown therapy. The review presents a narrative reporting of the findings. This review identifies that non-pharmacological interventions are effective in reducing anxiety among children undergoing surgery. There are a limited number of studies from developing countries. Further research is required to underpin the use of these interventions with children before surgery.
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- Edlin Glane Mathias
- Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Vongkiatkajorn K, Brown EA, Donaldson A, Rich V, Paterson R, Kenardy J, Graydon C, Lee-Archer P. The effect of a parental preparation video (Take5) on child and parent anxiety during anaesthetic induction: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:446. [PMID: 37422667 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07480-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Children undergoing anaesthetic induction experience peri-operative anxiety associated with negative outcomes including emergence delirium, short- and long-term maladaptive behaviour and increased postoperative analgesic requirements. This stems from children's limited ability to communicate, cope, and regulate intense emotions, leading to high dependency on parental emotional regulation. Previous interventions including video modelling, education and distraction techniques before and during anaesthetic induction have demonstrated significant reduction of anxiety levels. No existing interventions combines evidenced-based psychoeducation video with distraction techniques to support parents to moderate peri-operative anxiety. This study aims to test the efficacy of the Take5 video (now referred to as 'Take5'), a short and cost-efficient intervention for child peri-operative anxiety. METHODS A randomised, controlled, superiority trial of Take5 compared to standard care. Take5 was developed by paediatric anaesthetists, child psychologists and a consumer panel of parents of children who had experienced surgery and anaesthesia. Children aged 3-10 years presenting for elective surgery at a quaternary paediatric facility will be randomly allocated to the intervention group or standard care. Intervention group parents will be shown Take5 prior to accompanying their child for anaesthesia induction. Primary outcomes include child and parent anxiety at induction, measured by the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale Short Form (mYPAS-SF), the Peri-operative Adult-Child Behavior Interaction Scale (PACBIS) and the Induction Compliance Checklist (ICC). Secondary outcomes include post-operative pain, emergence delirium, parental satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, parent and child psychological well-being at 3 months post procedure and video intervention acceptability. DISCUSSION Perioperative anxiety is associated with negative outcome in children including higher pharmacological intervention, delayed procedures, and poor post-recovery outcomes resulting in financial burden on health systems. Current strategies minimising paediatric procedural distress are resource-intensive and have been inconsistent in reducing anxiety and negative postoperative outcomes. The Take5 video is an evidence-driven resource that is designed to prepare and empower parents. The success of Take5 will be evaluated by measuring differences in patient (acute and 3-month), family (satisfaction, acceptability), clinician (feasibility) and health service (cost) outcomes, with each anticipated to benefit children. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ACTRN12621001337864) and Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC/21/QCHQ/73894).
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- Krittika Vongkiatkajorn
- Anaesthetics Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Queensland Health, South Brisbane, Australia.
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- Child Health Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Anaesthetics Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Queensland Health, South Brisbane, Australia
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- Anaesthetics Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Queensland Health, South Brisbane, Australia
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- Child Health Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Child Health Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Jamieson Trauma Institute, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Anaesthetics Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Queensland Health, South Brisbane, Australia
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- Anaesthetics Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Queensland Health, South Brisbane, Australia
- Child Health Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Chen YJ, Wang CJ, Chen CW. Effects of virtual reality on preoperative anxiety in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:2494-2504. [PMID: 35672942 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS To synthesise and evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality interventions in preoperative children. BACKGROUND Children consider operations as a predictable threat and stressful event. Children's anxiety before an operation increases as the time draws closer. Children could understand the operating room environment and process before the operation using virtual reality, which may reduce their anxiety before an operation. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials following the Cochrane method were conducted. METHOD CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, Joanna Briggs Institute, MEDLINE and PubMed databases were searched for randomised controlled trials published before February 2021. A random-effects model meta-analysis to calculate pooled prevalence and 95% confidence intervals was performed. Conduction of the review adheres to the PRISMA checklist. RESULTS Of 257 articles screened, six interventions involving 529 participants aged 4-12 years were included in the analysis. All study evidence levels were B2/Level 2, the quality was medium to high on the modified Jadad scale, with a low risk of bias. The results revealed that virtual reality significantly reduced preoperative anxiety in children (SMD: -0.91, 95% CI: -1.43 to -0.39, p = .0006). Furthermore, virtual reality significantly improved children's compliance with anaesthesia (SMD: 3.49, 95% CI: 1.32 to 9.21, p = .01). CONCLUSION Children who used virtual reality before an operation felt more familiar with the operating room environment and understood the preoperative preparation procedures. Virtual reality effectively reduced children's anxiety and improved their compliance with anaesthesia. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effect of virtual reality on preoperative anxiety in children and the findings supported its positive effects. The results could provide a reference for incorporating virtual reality into preoperative preparation guidelines.
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- Yen-Ju Chen
- College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Challa C, Geng-Ramos G, Gray L, Orshan T, Thackeray L, Gupta P. Anxiety in children: A review on how to address it in the perioperative setting post-pandemic. Paediatr Anaesth 2023; 33:422-426. [PMID: 36876996 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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In this paper, we review the psychological burden of SARS-CoV-2 on children and how health care workers can play a role in mitigating its mental health impact during anesthetic procedures. We evaluate the societal changes that have affected children over 2 years of the pandemic and the subsequent soaring rates of anxiety and depression reported. Unfortunately, the perioperative setting is a stressful experience at baseline and the addition of COVID-19 has only exacerbated the situation. Anxiety and depression are often linked to maladaptive behavior post-surgery, including increased rates of emergence delirium. Providers can utilize techniques based on developmental milestones, Certified Child Life Specialists, parental presence during induction, and medications to reduce anxiety. As health care workers, we need to recognize and address these concerns as untreated mental health issues can leave long-term consequences for children.
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- Chaitanya Challa
- Children's National Hospital Ringgold Standard Institution - Anesthesiology, Pain & Preoperative Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Children's National Hospital Ringgold Standard Institution - Anesthesiology, Pain & Preoperative Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Children's National Hospital Ringgold Standard Institution - Anesthesiology, Pain & Preoperative Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Children's National Hospital Ringgold Standard Institution - Anesthesiology, Pain & Preoperative Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Children's National Hospital Ringgold Standard Institution - Anesthesiology, Pain & Preoperative Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Children's National Hospital Ringgold Standard Institution - Anesthesiology, Pain & Preoperative Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Bi L, Pan C, Li J, Zhou J, Wang X, Cao S. Discourse-based psychological intervention alleviates perioperative anxiety in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in China: a retrospective propensity score matching analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:422. [PMID: 37237398 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06438-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of a discourse-based psychological intervention on perioperative anxiety, pain and life satisfaction of patients with AIS. METHODS Between April 2018 and February 2021, 116 consecutive patients with AIS undergoing corrective surgery were enrolled in this study, including 51 with personalized psychological intervention (intervention group, IG) and 65 without (control group, CG). After propensity score matching (PSM), patient characteristics, perioperative scores of anxiety and life satisfaction, measured by values of Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7) and Life Satisfaction Index Z scale (LSIZ), were recorded. Mixed linear models were used to estimate the influence of intervention group and time of measurement, as well as their interactions, in anxiety and life satisfaction. Data on post-surgical pain in both groups was also collected and analyzed. RESULTS After PSM, a total of 90 patients (IG, n = 45; CG, n = 45) were enrolled in this study, and the 2 groups were comparable in patients' demographic and baseline characteristics. There were no pre-intervention between-group differences in the degree of anxiety (IG: 3.98 ± 3.27 vs. CG: 3.93 ± 3.20, p = .948, Cohen's d = 0.015), and life satisfaction (IG: 6.56 ± 1.70 vs. CG: 6.67 ± 2.09, p = .783, Cohen's d = -0.058). After surgery, participants in both IG and CG showed improved the levels of anxiety (GAD-7: IG 2.18 ± 1.21; CG 2.87 ± 2.00) and life satisfaction (LSIZ: IG 9.84 ± 2.09; CG 9.02 ± 2.15). A stratified analysis of patients with generalized anxiety disorder showed improved anxiety (GAD-7: IG 3.50 ± 1.22 vs. CG 6.80 ± 2.05, p = .017, Cohen's d = -1.956) and lower pain level (VAS: IG 4.50 ± 1.76 vs. CG 7.00 ± 1.00, p = .017, Cohen's d = -1.747) in the IG than the CG after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Discourse-based psychological intervention before surgery can improve perioperative anxiety and life satisfaction, and postoperative painful condition, especially for patients with high-leveled pre-surgical anxiety.
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- Luosha Bi
- Department of College English Teaching and Research, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Medical Unit, Unit 61016 of the People's Liberation Army, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of English Teaching, Beijing No.50 Middle School, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Teacher Education, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Rd. 28, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- Orthopaedics of TCM Senior Department, the Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Hou H, Li X, Song Y, Ji Y, Sun M, Wang D, Jiao J, Qu J, Gu H. Effect of interactive, multimedia-based home-initiated education on preoperative anxiety inchildren and their parents: a single-center randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:95. [PMID: 36977985 PMCID: PMC10045252 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02055-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anesthesiologists need to appreciate the impact of preoperative anxiety in children. The present study aimed to explore whether interactive multimedia-based home-initiated interventions could effectively relieve preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients. METHODS In this prospective study, we compared preoperative anxiety between two groups of children aged 4-9 years. Children in the control group received a question-and-answer (Q&A) introduction, and children in the intervention group received multimedia-based home-initiated preoperative education using comic booklets, videos, and coloring game books. Differences in anxiety between the two groups were evaluated by the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale-Short Form (mYPAS-SF) at four time points: in the ophthalmology outpatient clinic before intervention as the baseline (T0); in the preoperative waiting area (T1); at the time of separating from their parents and moving to the operating room (T2); and at the time of anesthesia induction (T3). Parental anxiety was assessed by the Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at T0 and T2. Other related information was collected by questionnaire. RESULTS Eighty-four children who underwent pediatric strabismus in our center between November 2020 and July 2021 were included in this study. An intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis was performed on data from 78 enrolled children. Children in the intervention group exhibited lower m-YPAS-SF scores at T1, T2, and T3 than those in the control group (all p < 0.001). By using a mixed-effect model with repeated measurement (MMRM) after adjusting the m-YPAS score at T0 as a covariate, the interventional effect in terms of themYPAS-SF score was also significant over time (p < 0.001). The percentage of children with perfect induction compliance (ICC = 0) in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group [18.4% vs. 7.5%], and poor induction compliance (ICC>4) was lower (2.6% vs. 17.5%, p = 0.048). The mean parental VAS score at T2 in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group (p = 0.021). CONCLUSIONS Interactive multimedia-based home-initiated intervention could reduce preoperative anxiety in children and improve the quality of anesthesia induction based on ICC scores, which may in turn impose a positive impact on parental anxiety.
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- Huiyan Hou
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Children's Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, P.R. China.
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Alcaraz Garcia-Tejedor G, Le M, Tackey T, Watkins J, Caldeira-Kulbakas M, Matava C. Experiences of Parental Presence in the Induction of Anesthesia in a Canadian Tertiary Pediatric Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e36246. [PMID: 36937125 PMCID: PMC10019788 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Background Parental presence at induction of anesthesia remains controversial and has been reported to provide mixed results. As such, parental presence at induction of anesthesia is not practiced routinely everywhere. There are currently limited data describing the practice of parental presence at induction of anesthesia or the experiences and perceptions of parents in Canada. Objectives We sought to investigate (1) the frequency of parental presence at induction of anesthesia and (2) the experiences and perceptions of parents accompanying their child into the operating room compared to those who did not at a tertiary Canadian pediatric hospital. Methods Institutional quality improvement approval was obtained. This study was a cross-sectional survey. Parents waiting in the parent surgical waiting room during the procedure were invited to complete a web-based survey. Consent was implied via completing the survey. The cross-sectional survey elicited the prevalence of parental presence during induction of anesthesia as well as their experience and perceptions. We also investigated the parents' preferences for preoperative education. Results Of the 448 parents approached, 403 completed the survey between May and June 2017. Sixty-eight (16.9% [13.4-20.9]) parents accompanied their child into the operating room (parental presence at induction of anesthesia), while 335/403 (83.1% [79.1-86.7]) did not (no-parental presence at induction of anesthesia). Reasons for not accompanying their child into the operating room included "not being aware they could" (158/335, 47.2% [41.9-52.5]), "I didn't think my child needed me" (107/335, 31.9% [27.2-37.1]), "my child was coping well" (46/335, 13.4% [10.5-17.8]), and "I was anxious" (47/335, 14.0% [10.7-18.2]). Most of the parents in the parental presence at induction of anesthesia cohort (66/67, 98.5% [95.6-101.2]) reported that they believed their child benefited/would have benefited from their presence during induction of anesthesia compared to those in the no-parental presence at induction of anesthesia cohort (137/335, 40.9% [35.8-46.2]), P < 0.001. Overall, 51/335 (14.7%) parents in the no-parental presence at induction of anesthesia cohort and 3/67 (4.5%) of those in the parental presence at induction of anesthesia cohort felt that offering parental presence at induction of anesthesia should depend on factors including child's age as well as the level of coping and anxiety. More patients in the no-parental presence at induction of anesthesia cohort felt that parental presence at induction of anesthesia should also depend on the child's age and whether the child was coping. Parents felt that face-to-face discussions with clinicians are most effective for discussing future parental presence at induction of anesthesia. Conclusions We have shown that most parents at our institution do not undergo parental presence at induction of anesthesia and are for the most part comfortable with their child going unaccompanied into the operating room. Administrators and clinicians seeking to implement parental presence policies should consider navigating parental presence at induction of anesthesia with evidence-based approaches tailored to each parent and their child.
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- Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CAN
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- Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CAN
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- Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CAN
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- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, CAN
- Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CAN
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Aroonpruksakul N, Punchuklang W, Kasikan K, Laotaweesuk N, Phoson P, Khongrod R, Kiatchai T. The actual duration of preoperative fasting in pediatric patients, and its effects on hunger and thirst: a prospective observational study. Transl Pediatr 2023; 12:146-154. [PMID: 36891367 PMCID: PMC9986785 DOI: 10.21037/tp-22-358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative fasting time for food and clear liquid was recommended as 2 and 6 h to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Prolonged fasting led to ketosis, hypotension, and patient discomfort. This study aimed to investigate the actual duration of preoperative fasting in pediatric patients, its effects on hunger and thirst, and factors that influence hunger and thirst. METHODS This prospective observational study recruited participants aged 0-15 years who were scheduled for elective surgery or for other procedures to be performed under general anesthesia in a tertiary care center. All parents or participants were asked to report the fasting time for food and clear liquid. Participants aged 7-15 years self-rated their degree of hunger and thirst using a 0-10 scale. For participants aged less than 7 years, parents were asked to rate their child's degree of hunger based on the child's behavior. Dextrose-containing intravenous fluid administration and anesthesia start time were collected. RESULTS Three hundred and nine participants were included. The overall median [interquartile range; IQR] fasting duration for food and clear liquid was 11.1 h [IQR: 8.0, 14.0] and 10.0 h [IQR: 7.2, 12.5], respectively. The overall median hunger and thirst score was 7 [IQR: 5, 9] and 5 [IQR: 0, 7.5], respectively. High hunger score was reported in 76.4% of participants. There was no correlation between fasting time for food and hunger score [Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (Rho): -0.150, P=0.008], or between fasting time for clear liquid and thirst score (Rho: 0.007, P=0.955). Zero to 2-year-old participants had a significantly higher hunger score compared to older participants (P<0.001) and a higher proportion (80-90%) of high hunger score regardless of anesthesia start time. Although dextrose-containing fluid was administered ≥10 mL/kg, 85.7% of this group still reported high hunger score (P=0.008). Ninety percent of participants who had anesthesia start time after 12:00 PM reported high hunger score (P=0.044). CONCLUSIONS The actual duration of preoperative fasting was found to be longer than the recommendation for both food and liquid in pediatric surgical population. Younger age group and anesthesia start time in the afternoon were factors associated with high hunger score.
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- Naiyana Aroonpruksakul
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Suleiman‐Martos N, García‐Lara RA, Membrive‐Jiménez MJ, Pradas‐Hernández L, Romero‐Béjar JL, Dominguez‐Vías G, Gómez‐Urquiza JL. Effect of a game-based intervention on preoperative pain and anxiety in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs 2022; 31:3350-3367. [PMID: 35075716 PMCID: PMC9787560 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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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 non-pharmacological. AIMS To determine whether a game-based intervention (via gamification or virtual reality) during the induction of anaesthesia reduces preoperative pain and anxiety in paediatric patients. METHODS A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials was performed in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines and using RevMan software. The review was based on a search of the EMBASE, CINAHL, Medline, SciELO and Scopus databases, conducted in July 2021. No restriction was placed on the year of publication. RESULTS 26 studies were found, with a total study population of 2525 children. Regarding pain reduction, no significant differences were reported. For anxiety during anaesthesia induction, however, a mean difference of -10.62 (95% CI -13.85, -7.39) on the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale, in favour of game-based intervention, was recorded. CONCLUSIONS Game-based interventions alleviate preoperative anxiety during the induction of anaesthesia in children. This innovative and pleasurable approach can be helpful in the care of paediatric surgical patients. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE In children, preoperative management is a challenging task for healthcare professionals, and game-based strategies could enhance results, improving patients' emotional health and boosting post-surgery recovery. Distractive games-based procedures should be considered for incorporation in the pre-surgery clinical workflow in order to optimise healthcare.
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Viegas J, Holtby H, Runeckles K, Lang EV. The Impact of Scripted Self-Hypnotic Relaxation on the Periprocedural Experience and Anesthesiologist Sedation Use in the Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Suite: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2022; 15:3447-3458. [PMID: 36324867 PMCID: PMC9621219 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s373608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the impact on children of self-hypnotic relaxation scripts read by trained staff prior to the induction of anesthesia and/or extubation on the periprocedural experience. Patients and Methods A total of 160 children aged 7–18 years undergoing a cardiac catheterization intervention under general anesthesia were randomized into 4 groups: (1) a pre-procedure (PP-script) read prior to entering the procedural room, (2) a script read prior to extubation (PX-Script), (3) both PP- and PX-Scripts read and (4) no script read. Anxiety and pain were rated on self-reported 0–10 scales. The modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale was used for preoperative anxiety. The effect of script reading was associated with outcomes by linear regression for continuous variables, and logistic regression for binary variables in two-sided tests at a significance level of 0.05. Results are given in odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results Data were available for 158 patients. Reading the PP-Script prior to anesthesia was associated with a significant reduction in the use of intraoperative sedatives from 30% to 14% (OR 0.40; CI 0.18–0.88; p = 0.02) by the anesthesiologists, who were blinded to group attribution until extubation. This was despite the children not self-reporting significantly lower levels of anxiety or pain. The PX-Script did not change outcomes. Among groups, there was no significant difference in room time, postoperative recovery time and pain. Conclusion Reading a PP-Script for guidance in self-hypnotic relaxation can result in less need for intravenous sedation in the judgment of the anesthesiologist, independent of the children’s self-reported anxiety and pain. This raises interesting questions about subconscious patient–physician interactions affecting pain management. Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier NCT02347748.
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- Jacqueline Viegas
- Cardiac Diagnostic and Interventional Unit, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,Correspondence: Jacqueline Viegas, Cardiac Diagnostic and Interventional Unit, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5G1X8, Canada, Tel +1 416 659 4443, Fax +1 416 813 6404, Email
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Ciccozzi A, Pizzi B, Vittori A, Piroli A, Marrocco G, Della Vecchia F, Cascella M, Petrucci E, Marinangeli F. The Perioperative Anesthetic Management of the Pediatric Patient with Special Needs: An Overview of Literature. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9101438. [PMID: 36291372 PMCID: PMC9600107 DOI: 10.3390/children9101438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The perioperative management of pediatric patients with psycho-physical disorders with related relational and cognitive problems must be carefully planned, in order to make the entire hospitalization process as comfortable and as less traumatic as possible. This article reports an overview of the anesthetic management of non-cooperative patients between 6 and 14 years old. The pathologies most frequently responsible for psycho-physical disorders can be summarized into three groups: (1) collaboration difficulties (autism spectrum disorders, intellectual impairment, phobia); (2) motor dysfunction (cerebral palsy, epilepsy, other brain pathologies, neuromuscular disorders), and (3) craniofacial anomalies (Down syndrome, other genetic syndromes). Anesthesia can be performed safely and successfully due to careful management of all specific problems of these patients, such as a difficult preoperative evaluation (medical history, physical examination, blood sampling, evaluation of vital parameters and predictive indices of difficult airway) and the inapplicability of a "standard" perioperative path (timing and length of the hospitalization, anesthetic premedication, postoperative management). It is necessary to ensure a dedicated perioperative process that is safe, comfortable, tailored to specific needs, and as less traumatic as possible. At the same time, all necessary precautions must be taken to minimize possible complications.
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- Alessandra Ciccozzi
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, SS Filippo and Nicola Academic Hospital of Avezzano, 67051 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, ARCO ROMA, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Istituto Nazionale Tumori—IRCCS, Fondazione Pascale, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, San Salvatore Academic Hospital of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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Castiglioni M, Caldiroli CL, Antonietti A. Play-Based Activities with a CoderBot Robot on a Pediatric Ward: A Case Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10071209. [PMID: 35885737 PMCID: PMC9316297 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Being hospitalized is a threatening and stressful experience for many children. From a psychological point of view, children may experience increased feelings of anxiety and fear that can negatively influence their behavioral, cognitive, and emotional outcomes. To mitigate such adverse effects on children’s mental health and well-being, interventions that might contribute to protecting the emotional domain of hospitalized children are welcome. The present case study of a single-setting intervention allowed us to evaluate the impact, on children admitted to a pediatric short-term recovery ward (N = 61), of participating in play-based activities with a CoderBot robot. The methodology spanned multiple data sources (children, parents, nurses), field observation, and a sequential (quantitative–qualitative) mixed-method approach to data analysis. We found that robot-based activities are associated with enhanced well-being (particularly positive emotions). Both the participating children and their caregivers reported that the activity was enjoyable and interesting, especially thanks to its technologically innovative nature. We critically discuss these positive findings in relation to the strengths of our pilot study, as well as its contextual and methodological limitations, and outline possible future lines of development for this kind of project.
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- Marco Castiglioni
- Department of Human Sciences for Education “Riccardo Massa”, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Human Sciences for Education “Riccardo Massa”, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy;
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Fusetti V, Re L, Pigni A, Tallarita A, Cilluffo S, Caraceni AT, Lusignani M. Clown therapy for procedural pain in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:2215-2225. [PMID: 35294645 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04440-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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UNLABELLED Among the distraction techniques used for the non-pharmacological management of acute pediatric pain, one of the most performed is clown therapy. Despite the presence in the literature of some systematic reviews that evaluate its effectiveness, none of them examines its outcomes on procedural pain which has therefore been investigated in this study. The literature search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed on the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus over a time frame ranging from each database setup date to 31 July 2021. The primary outcome was the procedural pain of children. We used the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool to assess the risk of bias of the included studies. Six RCTs were selected for this review, which included a total of 517 pediatric subjects. Children undergoing clown therapy during the venipuncture or peripheral vein cannulation procedure reported less pain than those exposed to the standard of care (SMD = -0.55; 95% CI: -1.23, 0.13) but the result was not found to be statistically significant. School-aged children and adolescent reported significantly less pain (SMD = -0.51; 95% CI: -0.92, -0.09). Compared to the standard of care, children's anxiety was significantly lower with clown therapy (SMD = -0.97; 95% CI: -1.38, -0.56). CONCLUSION Clown therapy seems effective in reducing procedural pain in children, particularly for older age groups, but due to poor methodological quality and the high risk of bias of the studies included, the results obtained should be considered with caution. WHAT IS KNOWN • Clown therapy is one of the most used techniques in the non-pharmacological management of acute pediatric pain. • Laughter physiologically stimulates the production of beta-endorphins, substances with an effect similar to opiates. WHAT IS NEW • Clown therapy seems effective in reducing procedural pain and anxiety in children. • The intervention in school-age children or adolescents produces a statistically significant decrease in the symptom.
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- Viviana Fusetti
- Pain Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Palliative Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
- Università Degli Studi di Roma, Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy.
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- Bachelor School of Nursing, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
- Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Pain Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Palliative Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Pain Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Palliative Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Bachelor School of Nursing, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
- Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Pain Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Palliative Care, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
- Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Bachelor School of Nursing, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
- Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Rostami E, Khanjari S, Haghani H, Amirian H. Effect of video games on preoperative anxiety in 3- to-6-year-old of a sample of Iranian children undergoing elective surgery. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 11:135. [PMID: 35677284 PMCID: PMC9170205 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_455_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND As pediatric surgeries are rising and current methods to reduce perioperative anxiety are lacking in preschool children. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of video games on preoperative anxiety in 3- to-6-year old of a sample of Iranian children undergoing elective surgery children. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the current quasi-experimental pretest posttest design, after standard translation, the modified Yale preoperative anxiety scale was administered to 102 children undergoing surgery from December 2016 to August 2017 in Kermanshah, Iran. Children are assigned to an intervention or control group. Each child's anxiety was measured at two points at the time of arrival and after waiting for 20 min in the holding area. Data were analyzed by SPSS, version 22. The Chi-square, independent t-test, and paired t-test at the significance level of P < 0.05 were performed. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the mean anxieties in control group (42.58 ± 18.54) and intervention group (46.11 ± 14.09) before the game (P = 0.282). However, after playing the video game in control groups (53.26 ± 18.00) and game groups (34.88 ± 10.81), there was a significant difference in favor of the video game (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Findings of the present study suggest that approved video game by experts to decrease mean preoperative anxiety in 3- to-6-year-old children. Therefore, video games recommended to be implemented at the preventive level in hospital.
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- Elham Rostami
- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Management and Information, Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Child and adolescent Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Ding Y, Yin H, Wang S, Meng Q, Yan M, Zhang Y, Chen L. Effectiveness of clown intervention for pain relief in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs 2022; 31:3000-3010. [PMID: 34985166 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pain is common in children receiving medical procedures, and there is a lack of adequate awareness and management. In addition, children who undergo medical procedures involving pain may also experience stress, crying and prolonged hospitalisation. Clown intervention is a promising nonpharmacological intervention. However, studies on the effectiveness of clown intervention in pain management have reported conflicting findings. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of clown intervention in relieving pain in children, as well as its effects on cortisol levels, crying duration and length of hospital stay. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Web of Science (SCI), Embase, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Weipu (VIP), Wanfang Data and SinoMed were systematically searched from inception date to December 31, 2020. REVIEW METHODS Two reviewers independently used the Cochrane risk of bias tool to assess the risk of bias of the included studies. Meta-analysis was conducted when data were available, otherwise, a narrative description was provided. Data were analysed using Review Manager 5.3. The review process is reported according to PRISMA. RESULTS Nine studies including 852 children met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that compared with standard care, clown intervention was beneficial for relieving pain. Further subgroup analysis showed that it was more effective with children aged 2-7 years. The duration of crying after the procedure and the length of stay were shortened, but there was no significant difference in cortisol levels. CONCLUSION Clown intervention may be a promising way to relieve acute pain in children, especially those aged 2-7 years. It also seems to shorten the duration of crying and the length of hospital stays, but the effect on cortisol levels is still uncertain. More high-quality randomised controlled trials are needed to confirm these results and take into account different age groups, cultural backgrounds and specific populations.
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- Yiwen Ding
- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Velayos M, Estefanía K, Álvarez M, Sarmiento MC, Moratilla L, Sanabria P, Hernández F, López Santamaría MV. Healthcare staff as promoters of parental presence at anesthetic induction: Net Promoter Score survey. World J Clin Pediatr 2021; 10:159-167. [PMID: 34868892 PMCID: PMC8603640 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i6.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical intervention is usually a traumatic event that causes stress and anxiety in the pediatric patient and the family environment. To reduce the harmful effects of presurgical anxiety, parental presence during induction of anesthesia (PPIA) is one of the more notable interventions used in medical centers. However, data on this measure are difficult to evaluate and often face resistance from healthcare staff.
AIM To analyze the perception of the healthcare workers after the implementation of a PPIA program.
METHODS A survey was developed and sent by email to all the healthcare staff working in the children’s area of a tertiary hospital. It consisted of 14 items divided into positive aspects of PPIA and negative aspects of PPIA evaluated with the use of a Likert scale (1 to 5). The demographics of the respondents were included in the data collected. The answers to the questions were interpreted through the Net Promoter Score (NPS). The statistical analysis compared the differences in the responses to each question of the survey made by the different groups of health personnel included.
RESULTS A total of 141 surveys were sent out, with a response rate of 69%. Of the total number of responses, 68% were from women and 32% from men. The average age of the participants was 42.3 ± 10.6 years. As for the positive questions about the PPIA, 83% had an NPS > 50, and only one had a score between 0 and 50, which means that the quality of the service was rated as excellent or good by 100% of the respondents. On the other hand, 100% of the negative questions about the PPIA had a negative NPS. Responses to the question “PPIA increases patient safety” were significantly different (P = 0.037), with a lower percentage of pediatric surgeons (70%) thinking that PPIA increased patient safety, compared with anesthesiologists (90%), nursing (92%), and other medical personnel (96%).
CONCLUSION The personnel who participated in the PPIA program at our center were in favor of implementation. There were no validated arguments to support worker resistance to the development of the PPIA.
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- María Velayos
- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid 28046, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid 28046, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid 28046, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid 28046, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid 28046, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación Infantil, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid 28046, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid 28046, Spain
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Díaz-Rodríguez M, Alcántara-Rubio L, Aguilar-García D, Pérez-Muñoz C, Carretero-Bravo J, Puertas-Cristóbal E. The Effect of Play on Pain and Anxiety in Children in the Field of Nursing: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 61:15-22. [PMID: 33711642 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PROBLEM The role of play in the reduction of anxiety and pain and in the improvement of behaviours and overall wellbeing in children in the field of nursing care in hospital settings. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Studies published during the period 2014-2019 including original articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Databases consulted: SCOPUS, MEDLINE/PubMed, WoS, and CUIDEN (Nursing database in Spanish). SAMPLE Seventeen relevant records were selected. After critical reading using the CASPe (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme in Spanish) instrument, 7 articles were rejected and 10 were finally selected. RESULTS Each of eight studies showed significant evidence for the role of therapeutic play in the reduction of anxiety and pain and in the overall wellbeing of paediatric patients. IMPLICATIONS This review aimed to critically assess and synthesize the existing empirical evidence on the contributions of therapeutic play interventions for reducing anxiety, pain and improving the overall wellbeing of paediatric patients. CONCLUSIONS Based on these findings, it may be safe to say that therapeutic play interventions are effective in reducing the negative emotional manifestations of children, decreasing preoperative anxiety and pain, improving compliance with the induction of anaesthesia and reducing anxiety and postoperative pain. There is also evidence that dramatic puppetry is an effective preoperative care and preparation strategy for reducing anxiety in children undergoing surgery.
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Le May S, Genest C, Hung N, Francoeur M, Guingo E, Paquette J, Fortin O, Guay S. The Effect of Virtual Reality Game Preparation for Children scheduled for MRI (IMAGINE): a Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol (Preprint). JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 11:e30616. [PMID: 35700000 PMCID: PMC9237773 DOI: 10.2196/30616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background It is known that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures generate fear and anxiety. Children may become restless during scanning, which results in movement artifacts requiring the MRI procedure to be repeated with sedation. Few studies seem to have looked at the effect of immersive virtual reality (IVR) on anxiety in children scheduled for MRI scans and how to identify which children are more responsive. Objective The aims of this study are 3-fold: develop an algorithm of predictability based on biofeedback, address feasibility and acceptability of preprocedural IVR game preparation for anxiety management during MRI procedures, and examine the efficacy of IVR game preparation compared with usual care for the management of procedural anxiety during MRI scans. Methods This study will have 2 phases. We will first conduct a field test with 10 participants aged 7 to 17 years to develop a predictive algorithm for biofeedback solution and to address the feasibility and acceptability of the research. After the field test, a randomized controlled trial will be completed using a parallel design with 2 groups: an experimental group (preprocedural IVR game preparation) and a usual care group (standard care as per the radiology department’s protocol) in an equal ratio of 49 participants per group for 98 participants. Recruitment will be carried out at a hospital in Quebec, Canada. The experimental group will receive a preprocedural IVR game preparation (IMAGINE) that offers an immersive simulation of the MRI scan. Participants will complete a questionnaire to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and incidence of side effects related to the intervention and the biofeedback device. Data collected will include sociodemographic and clinical characteristics as well as measures of procedure-related anxiety with the French-Canadian version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (score 1-3) and the Children’s Fear Scale (score 0-4). Physiological signs will be noted and include heart rate, skin conductance, hand temperature, and muscle tension. Measures of the level of satisfaction of health care professionals, parents, and participants will also be collected. Analyses will be carried out according to the intention-to-treat principle, with a Cronbach α significance level of .05. Results As of May 10, 2022, no participant was enrolled in the clinical trial. The data collection time frame is projected to be between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. Conclusions Our study provides an alternative method for anxiety management to better prepare patients for an awake MRI procedure. The biofeedback will help predict which children are more responsive to this type of intervention. This study will guide future medical practice by providing evidence-based knowledge on a nonpharmacological therapeutic modality for anxiety management in children scheduled for an MRI scan. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04988516; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04988516 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/30616
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- Sylvie Le May
- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Trauma Studies Centre, Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Montréal, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de l'Est-de-l'Île de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Trauma Studies Centre, Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Montréal, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de l'Est-de-l'Île de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- School of Criminology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Oliveira Filho GRD, Castilhos CM, Kriegl JP, Bianchi GN. Oral preanesthetic medication in children - comparison between midazolam alone and in combination with ketamine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Braz J Anesthesiol 2021:S0104-0014(21)00315-8. [PMID: 34411631 PMCID: PMC10362461 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Up to 60% of pediatric surgical patients develop high levels of preoperative anxiety. This study compared the effects of oral combinations of midazolam and ketamine with oral midazolam alone for pediatric preanesthetic medication. METHODS The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO as CRD42020172920. A systematic literature search was conducted using Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials comparing oral combinations of midazolam and ketamine with midazolam alone as preanesthetic medication in elective surgical pediatric patients. Meta-analyses included the following outcomes: anxiety and sedation levels, child's behavior during separation from parents, face mask acceptance, and venipuncture. The quality of evidence was assessed using GRADE criteria. RESULTS Twenty studies were included. The following effects (RR (95% CI)) were observed for combinations of ketamine and midazolam relative midazolam alone: anxiolysis (1.2 (0.94-1.52); p = 0.15; I2 = 80%; GRADE = very low); satisfactory sedation (1.2 ( 1.10-1.31); p < 0.001; I2 = 71%; GRADE = very low); behavior during parental separation (1.2 (1.06-1.36); p = 0.003; I2 = 88%; GRADE = very low); facial mask acceptance (1.13 (1.04-1.24); p = 0.007; I2 = 49%; GRADE = very low); behavior during venipuncture (1.32 (1.11-1.57); p = 0.002; I2 = 66%; GRADE = very low). CONCLUSIONS While similar probabilities of obtaining anxiolysis were found, adequate sedation, calm behavior during child's separation from parents, low levels of fear during face mask adaptation, and cooperative behavior during peripheral venous cannulation were more likely with midazolam-ketamine combinations.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Departamento de Cirurgia, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Gjærde LK, Hybschmann J, Dybdal D, Topperzer MK, Schrøder MA, Gibson JL, Ramchandani P, Ginsberg EI, Ottesen B, Frandsen TL, Sørensen JL. Play interventions for paediatric patients in hospital: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e051957. [PMID: 34312210 PMCID: PMC8314749 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Play is a non-invasive, safe and inexpensive intervention that can help paediatric patients and their families manage difficult aspects of being ill or hospitalised. Although play has existed in hospitals for decades, research on hospital play interventions is scarce. This review aimed to categorise and synthesise the last 20 years of research on hospital play interventions. DESIGN Scoping review. DATA SOURCES PubMed, CINAHL, CENTRAL, ERIC and PsycINFO (1 January 2000- 9 September 2020). STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION We systematically searched for original peer-reviewed articles, written in English, on hospital play interventions in paediatric patients (0-18 years) in non-psychiatric settings. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, reviewed full text of relevant articles and extracted data. We thematically synthesised the data from the included studies, and a descriptive analysis, based on a developed framework, is presented. RESULTS Of the 297 included articles, 78% came from high-income countries and 56% were published within the last 5 years. Play interventions were carried out across all ages by various healthcare professionals. Play interventions served different roles within four clinical contexts: A) procedures and diagnostic tests, B) patient education, C) treatment and recovery and D) adaptation. Across these contexts, play interventions were generally facilitated and purpose-oriented and had positive reported effects on pain, stress, and anxiety. CONCLUSIONS Play in hospitals is an emerging interdisciplinary research area with a significant potential benefit for child and family health. Future research should further describe principles for play in hospitals. High-quality studies investigating short-term and long-term effects are needed to guide when and how to best integrate play in hospitals.
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- Line Klingen Gjærde
- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development & Learning, Faculty of Education, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK
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- Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development & Learning, Faculty of Education, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Children's Hospital Copenhagen and Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kretz FJ, Badelt G, Röher K. Wertvolle Ideen und Impulse zur Sedierung von Kindern durch interdisziplinären Austausch. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-021-01169-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Parent Experience of Communication about Children's Surgery: A Qualitative Analysis. Pediatr Qual Saf 2021; 6:e403. [PMID: 34046536 PMCID: PMC8143772 DOI: 10.1097/pq9.0000000000000403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Parent experience is a core component of the quality of pediatric care and an increasingly common focus of quality improvement initiatives. However, the parent experience of communication in the pediatric surgical setting remains unexplored. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 parents of children undergoing surgery. Interviews were analyzed using directed qualitative content analysis. Results Content analysis revealed 3 overarching themes. The theme of "provider-parent communication" included interpersonal behaviors and communication-originating skills of the surgeon. Parents valued surgeons incorporating multimodal information-sharing techniques, recognizing children's psychological needs, providing reassurance, engaging in teamwork, and including parents. The theme of "parental emotional experiences" included domains of parent worry, intimidation, offense, self-doubt, mistrust, and strength surrounding their child's surgery. Parents felt simultaneously responsible for their child's welfare and for understanding medical information. The theme of "process improvement" included preparation for surgery, efficiency, managing delays, anesthesia induction, emergence from anesthesia, privacy, and preparation for recovery. Conclusions Themes identified through these parental narratives and proposed solutions inform quality improvement efforts related to surgeon communication strategies and facilitate family-centered surgical care for children. Parents often provided solutions after they described concerns, which attests to the utility of parent perspectives.
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Scarano F, Dalla Corte A, Michielon R, Gava A, Midrio P. Application of a non-pharmacological technique in addition to the pharmacological protocol for the management of children's preoperative anxiety: A 10 years' experience. LA PEDIATRIA MEDICA E CHIRURGICA 2021; 43. [PMID: 33739059 DOI: 10.4081/pmc.2021.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to investigate how Non- Pharmacological Techniques (NPT), in addition to standard pharmacological techniques, can help to manage and reduce the preoperative anxiety of children waiting for Day Surgery procedures (DS). Isola Serena activity started in 2008 to manage the preoperative time of children waiting for surgery in the playing room. The latter is run by a pedagogist. NPT includes use of games and toys, readings and drawings. A descriptive and comparative study was conducted on 50 children, aged 4 to 12 years, randomly assigned to Isola Serena group ISG and control group CG. All children received standard pharmacological techniques, while those of the ISG also received the NPT. The evaluation of the preoperative anxiety level (modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale) and parent's coping style (Coping Inventory for Stressful Situation) compared the two groups. The ISG showed a significantly lower level of preoperative anxiety than the CG. Parents' coping style was not related to the preoperative anxiety. The activity performed in the Isola Serena Project resulted to be effective for the reduction of preoperative anxiety in children undergoing DS procedures.
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- Francesca Scarano
- Comitato Assistenza Bambini of the Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (CAB LILT), Treviso.
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- Comitato Assistenza Bambini of the Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (CAB LILT), Treviso.
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- Comitato Assistenza Bambini of the Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (CAB LILT), Treviso.
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- Radiotherapy Department, Ca' Foncello Hospital and LILT, Treviso.
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Ca' Foncello Hospital, Treviso.
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Singh V, Kalyan G, Saini SK, Bharti B, Malhi P. A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase the Opportunity of Play Activities and Reduce the Screen Time Among Children Admitted in Hospital Setting of a Tertiary Care Centre, North India. Indian J Pediatr 2021; 88:9-15. [PMID: 32383017 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-020-03249-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To increase the time spent by children on play activities and reduce screen time on daily basis from baseline to 25% over the period of 10 wks in hospital setting of a tertiary care centre, North India. METHODS The quality improvement design was chosen and the study was conducted in the pediatric surgery and medicine wards of a tertiary care centre in North India. The participants of the study were children admitted in the medical and surgical wards, their caregivers and health care personnel (both nurses and physicians) working in the respective wards. The study was conducted in three phases: planning, development and implementation phase. In planning phase, the baseline assessment of outcome and process measures was performed and the root cause analysis was done which revealed that there was problem with the procedure and policy. This is why day-to-day play implementation procedure protocol development and implementation was chosen as a change based on Eisenhower's matrix. In development phase, day-to-day play implementation procedure protocol was developed and was implemented in the units by using PDSA (Plan, Do, Study and Act) model. Three PDSA cycles were conducted. The outcome measures were 'the time spent by the child on play activities on daily basis' (calculated by the time spent by child in play/total time the child was awake in a day) and 'the reduction in screen time' (calculated by the average time spend by the child on android based phone in a day). The process measures were day-to-day play implementation score, time spent by child on play activities and screen time on daily basis during hospitalization. The data was collected by the team members and the investigator. RESULTS At the end of all PDSAs, the day-to-day play implementation score and time spent on play activities increased by 50% and 20% respectively and the screen time reduced to 73%. Though the outcome measures were nearly achieved, the continuous efforts are still required to ensure sustainability and future incorporation of play in day-to-day routine of hospital care. CONCLUSION This QI initiative helped in increasing the play opportunities and reducing the screen time in wards. Hence, both the process and outcome measure were nearly achieved, whereas sustainability remained an issue.
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- Vartika Singh
- National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
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- National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Division of Social Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatrics Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatrics Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Chow CHT, Schmidt LA, Buckley DN. The role of anxiety and related states in pediatric postsurgical pain. Can J Pain 2020; 4:26-36. [PMID: 33987517 PMCID: PMC7942768 DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2020.1847600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background: Nearly 20% of children and adolescents have pain with disability 1 year after surgery, and they experience poor sleep, school absence, and decreased activities. Negative clinical, psychological, and developmental effects include greater pain medication use, longer recovery, and fear of future medical care. Research has found psychological and family influences (i.e., child and parental anxiety) on pediatric chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP), but a better understanding of the role of perioperative anxiety and its related states in predicting pediatric postsurgical pain is needed. The poor understanding of the causes of child CPSP can lead to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment, with significant short- and long-term effects. Objectives: The aim of this review was to summarize the literature on children's perioperative anxiety and parental anxiety in relation to acute postsurgical pain, CPSP, and pain trajectories. We also examined other related psychological factors (i.e., anxiety sensitivity, catastrophizing, pain anxiety, and fear of pain) in relation to pediatric acute and chronic postsurgical pain. Lastly, we discuss the interventions that may be effective in reducing children's and parents' preoperative anxiety. Conclusions: Our findings may improve the understanding of the causes of CPSP and highlight the gaps in research and need for further study.
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- Cheryl H. T. Chow
- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Lopes-Júnior LC, Bomfim E, Olson K, Neves ET, Silveira DSC, Nunes MDR, Nascimento LC, Pereira-da-Silva G, Lima RAG. Effectiveness of hospital clowns for symptom management in paediatrics: systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials. BMJ 2020; 371:m4290. [PMID: 33328164 PMCID: PMC7737653 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.m4290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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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 children and adolescents admitted to hospital with acute and chronic conditions. DESIGN Systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials. DATA SOURCES Medline, ISI of Knowledge, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Science Direct, Scopus, American Psychological Association PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature. STUDY SELECTION Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials were peer reviewed using the following eligibility criteria: children and adolescents who were admitted to hospital for acute conditions or chronic disorders, studies comparing use of hospital clowns with standard care, and studies evaluating the effect of hospital clowns on symptom management of inpatient children and adolescents as a primary outcome. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two investigators independently screened studies, extracted data, and appraised the risk of bias. Methodological appraisal was assessed by two investigators independently using the Jadad scale, the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomised controlled trials (RoB 2), and the risk of bias in non-randomised studies (ROBINS-I) tool for non-randomised controlled trials. RESULTS 24 studies (n=1612) met the inclusion criteria for data extraction and analysis. Most studies were randomised controlled trials (n=13). Anxiety was the most frequently analysed symptom (n=13), followed by pain (n=9), psychological and emotional responses and perceived wellbeing (n=4), stress (n=4), cancer related fatigue (n=3), and crying (n=2). Five studies used biomarkers, mainly cortisol, to assess stress or fatigue outcome following hospital clowns. Most of the randomised controlled trials (n=11; 85%) were rated as showing some concerns, and two trials were rated with a high risk of bias. Most non-randomised controlled trials (n=6; 55%) were rated with a moderate risk of bias according to ROBINS-I tool. Studies showed that children and adolescents who were in the presence of hospital clowns, either with or without a parent present, reported significantly less anxiety during a range of medical procedures, as well as improved psychological adjustment (P<0.05). Three studies that evaluated chronic conditions showed favourable results for the intervention of hospital clowns with significant reduction in stress, fatigue, pain, and distress (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that the presence of hospital clowns during medical procedures, induction of anaesthesia in the preoperative room, and as part of routine care for chronic conditions might be a beneficial strategy to manage some symptom clusters. Furthermore, hospital clowns might help improve psychological wellbeing in admitted children and adolescents with acute and chronic disorders, compared with those who received only standard care. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42018107099.
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- Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior
- Federal University of Espírito Santo, Avenida Marechal Campus, 1468 Maruípe, Vitória, 29.043-900, ES, Brazil
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Topalel S, Orekici Temel G, Azizoğlu M. Evaluation of Preoperative Anxiety in Turkish Paediatric Patients and Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2020; 48:484-490. [PMID: 33313588 PMCID: PMC7720823 DOI: 10.5152/tjar.2020.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective Preoperative anxiety has been related with postoperative behaviour changes, and it is characterised by subjective feelings. The modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) is a tool, which indicates preoperative anxiety in children older than 2 years. The objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting the level of preoperative anxiety after conduct validity and reliability of the Turkish version of mYPAS. Methods After obtaining approval from the ethics committee, 330 children aged 5-16 years were included in the study. Relationships between possible anxiety factors and anxiety levels were evaluated after validity and interrater reliability of the Turkish version. Results The intraclass correlation coefficient between the three observers was 0.9949 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.9939-0.9958) for the playroom assessments and 0.9952 (95% CI: 0.9942-0.9960) for the operating room assessments. The anxiety level was significantly lower in premedicated patients (p<0.001). There was a negative correlation between age and anxiety level (p<0.001, r=-0.350). Conclusion The Turkish version of mYPAS has high validity and reliability and is suitable for use in the paediatric population of our country. Premedication significantly decreased preoperative anxiety, and younger patients tended to have higher anxiety level. For the 5-12 years age range, the level of anxiety decreased with age. More clinical studies are needed to investigate factors that contribute to preoperative anxiety.
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- Selen Topalel
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Bingöl State Hospital, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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Agbayani CJ, Fortier M, Kain Z. Non-pharmacological methods of reducing perioperative anxiety in children. BJA Educ 2020; 20:424-430. [PMID: 33456927 PMCID: PMC7807851 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
- Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Elvir-Lazo OL, White PF, Yumul R, Cruz Eng H. Management strategies for the treatment and prevention of postoperative/postdischarge nausea and vomiting: an updated review. F1000Res 2020; 9. [PMID: 32913634 PMCID: PMC7429924 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.21832.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and postdischarge nausea and vomiting (PDNV) remain common and distressing complications following surgery. The routine use of opioid analgesics for perioperative pain management is a major contributing factor to both PONV and PDNV after surgery. PONV and PDNV can delay discharge from the hospital or surgicenter, delay the return to normal activities of daily living after discharge home, and increase medical costs. The high incidence of PONV and PDNV has persisted despite the introduction of many new antiemetic drugs (and more aggressive use of antiemetic prophylaxis) over the last two decades as a result of growth in minimally invasive ambulatory surgery and the increased emphasis on earlier mobilization and discharge after both minor and major surgical procedures (e.g. enhanced recovery protocols). Pharmacologic management of PONV should be tailored to the patient’s risk level using the validated PONV and PDNV risk-scoring systems to encourage cost-effective practices and minimize the potential for adverse side effects due to drug interactions in the perioperative period. A combination of prophylactic antiemetic drugs with different mechanisms of action should be administered to patients with moderate to high risk of developing PONV. In addition to utilizing prophylactic antiemetic drugs, the management of perioperative pain using opioid-sparing multimodal analgesic techniques is critically important for achieving an enhanced recovery after surgery. In conclusion, the utilization of strategies to reduce the baseline risk of PONV (e.g. adequate hydration and the use of nonpharmacologic antiemetic and opioid-sparing analgesic techniques) and implementing multimodal antiemetic and analgesic regimens will reduce the likelihood of patients developing PONV and PDNV after surgery.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.,The White Mountain Institute, The Sea Ranch, Sonoma, CA, 95497, USA.,Instituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.,David Geffen School of Medicine-UCLA, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, PennState Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA
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Dezfouli SMM, Khosravi S. Pain in child patients: A review on managements. Eur J Transl Myol 2020; 30:8712. [PMID: 32782752 PMCID: PMC7385698 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2019.8712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pain has been known as one of the major universal health concerns about ill children, because of its morbidity and potential mortality. Pain suitable evaluation is a challenge in children because the verbalization is difficult. Low clinical information, few pediatric researches, and the worry of opioid side effects make difficult to provide satisfactory treatments. Many pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies to manage pain exist for pediatric pain treatment. The purpose of this review article is to describe exhaustively pain mechanism, evaluation and management by review literature from January 2000 to January 2019 using PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, LILACS databases. Pharmacological and integrative non-pharmacological therapies has been indicated in acute and chronic pain treatment. Opioids and opioid-sparing agents target nociceptive and neuropathic pain. With due attention to available results, an early combination of pharmacological and integrative non pharmacological treatments are indicated in children pain management.
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- (1) Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Aliasghar children Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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Ali ST, Asthana V, Gupta D, Singh SK. A Comparative Evaluation of Oral Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, and Melatonin As Premedicants in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Subumbilical Surgeries. Rom J Anaesth Intensive Care 2020; 27:35-42. [PMID: 34056123 PMCID: PMC8158305 DOI: 10.2478/rjaic-2020-0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sedative premedication is the mainstay of pharmacological therapy in children undergoing surgeries. This study compares preoperative melatonin, clonidine, and dexmedetomidine on sedation, ease of anesthesia induction, emergence delirium, and analgesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and five children, 3-8 years, either sex, ASA I/II, posted for infraumbilical surgery, randomized to receive clonidine 5 mcg/kg (Group C), dexmedetomidine 3 mcg/kg (Group D), and melatonin 0.2 mg/kg (Group M) 45 minutes before surgery. Preoperative Sedation/Anxiety and Child-Parent Separation Score (CPSS) were assessed. Identical anesthesia technique was utilized. Emergence delirium (Watcha score) and postoperative pain (Objective Pain Scale score) were monitored postoperatively. RESULTS Patients were demographically comparable. Sedation score >Grade 3 was absent. Grades 1/2/3 were present in 10/19/6 (Group C), 2/26/7 (Group D), and 7/26/2 (Group M). Grade 1 CPSS was present in 42.6% (Group C), 37.1% (Group D), and 28.6% (Group M). Pediatric Anesthesia Behavior Score (PABS) was comparable between Groups C and D (p = 0.224; 95% CI -0.090 to 0.604) and Groups C and M (p = 0.144; 95% CI -0.633 to 0.061) while PABS was better in Group D compared to Group M (p = 0.0007; 95% CI -0.890 to -0.195). Watcha scores were 33/2/0/0 (Group C), 34/1/0/0 (Group D), and 32/2/1/0 (Group M) immediately after extubation. Scores were 31/4/0/0 (Group C), 33/2/0/0 (Group D), and 31/4/0/0 (Group M) at 30 minutes and 28/7/0/0 (Group C), 29/6/0/0 (Group D), and 24/11/0/0 (Group M) at 1 hour. The scores were comparable (p > 0.05). Objective Pain Scale scores were comparable between Groups C and D and Groups C and M (p > 0.05). Lower scores were present in Group D compared to M (p = 0.023). CONCLUSION Melatonin, clonidine, and dexmedetomidine are efficacious for producing preoperative sedation, reducing anxiety, postoperative pain, and emergence delirium.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Surgery, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Schmid W, Marhofer P, Ohmann S, Kimberger O, Marhofer D, Triffterer L. Psychology versus medication for preanesthesia preparation of children: a randomized controlled trial. Minerva Anestesiol 2020; 86:627-635. [DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.20.14082-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Urits I, Peck J, Giacomazzi S, Patel R, Wolf J, Mathew D, Schwartz R, Kassem H, Urman RD, Kaye AD, Viswanath O. Emergence Delirium in Perioperative Pediatric Care: A Review of Current Evidence and New Directions. Adv Ther 2020; 37:1897-1909. [PMID: 32274749 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01317-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Emergence delirium (ED) is defined as psychomotor agitation and delirium that typically occurs within 45 min from emergence of anesthesia. Preoperative patient conditions such as anxiety and confusion are risk factors for the development of postoperative ED. Common signs of ED are general non-purposeful resistive movements such as kicking, pulling, flailing as well as lack of eye contact and general lack of awareness of surroundings. The use of volatile anesthetics (VA) is contributory, while the use of total intravenous anesthetic techniques (TIVA) may help to reduce the incidence of emergence delirium. Furthermore, various pharmacologic strategies and alternatively non-pharmacologic strategies have been demonstrated to further diminish its occurrence. The objective of this manuscript is to provide a comprehensive review of anesthetic considerations for pediatric ED and to provide an update on techniques that have been found to be effective in reducing the overall risk of developing postoperative ED in pediatric patients.
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- Ivan Urits
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
- Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants-Envision Physician Services, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Eijlers R, Staals LM, Legerstee JS, Berghmans JM, Strabbing EM, van der Schroeff MP, Wijnen RMH, Kind LS, Hillegers MHJ, Dierckx B, Utens EMWJ. Predicting Intense Levels of Child Anxiety During Anesthesia Induction at Hospital Arrival. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2020; 28:313-322. [PMID: 32306238 PMCID: PMC8192387 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-020-09716-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In children, intense levels of anxiety during anesthetic induction are associated with a higher risk of pain, poor recovery, and emergence delirium. Therefore, it is important to identify these high-risk children at hospital arrival. The current study examined internalizing behavior (Child Behavior Checklist, CBCL) and state anxiety measures (modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale, mYPAS, and State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, STAIC) at hospital arrival as predictors of anxiety during induction of anesthesia. One hundred children (aged 4 to 12 years) undergoing elective daycare surgery were included. The STAIC and mYPAS at hospital arrival were significant predictors of anxiety during induction, whereas CBCL was not. The STAIC state form at hospital arrival was the strongest predictor and could be used to identify children who will experience intense levels of anxiety during anesthetic induction, with sufficient to good diagnostic accuracy. Using the STAIC at hospital arrival allows targeted interventions to reduce anxiety in children.
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- Robin Eijlers
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Wytemaweg 8, Rotterdam, 3015 CN, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Wytemaweg 8, Rotterdam, 3015 CN, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Wytemaweg 8, Rotterdam, 3015 CN, The Netherlands
- Department of Anaesthesia, ZNA Middelheim, Queen Paola Children's Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dutch Craniofacial Centre, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Intensive Care and Department of Paediatric Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Special Care Dentistry, CBT Rijnmond, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Wytemaweg 8, Rotterdam, 3015 CN, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Wytemaweg 8, Rotterdam, 3015 CN, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Sophia Children's Hospital, Wytemaweg 8, Rotterdam, 3015 CN, The Netherlands.
- Research Institute of Child Development and Education, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Academic Centre for Child Psychiatry De Bascule, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Monteiro J, Tanday A, Ashley PF, Parekh S, Alamri H. Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 2:CD011024. [PMID: 32104910 PMCID: PMC7045283 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011024.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Delivery of pain-free dentistry is crucial for reducing fear and anxiety, completion of treatment, and increasing acceptance of future dental treatment in children. Local anaesthetic (LA) facilitates this pain-free approach but it remains challenging. A number of interventions to help children cope with delivery of LA have been described, with no consensus on the best method to increase its acceptance. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of methods for acceptance of LA in children and adolescents during dental treatment. SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the Cochrane Oral Health's Trials Register (to 24 May 2019); the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; 2019 Issue 4) in the Cochrane Library (searched 24 May 2019); MEDLINE Ovid (1946 to 24 of May 2019); Embase Ovid (1980 to 24 May 2019); and Web of Science (1900 to 24 May 2019). The US National Institutes of Health Ongoing Trials Register (ClinicalTrials.gov) and World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were also searched to 24 May 2019. There were no restrictions on language or date of publications. SELECTION CRITERIA Parallel randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions used to increase acceptance of dental LA in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. We performed data extraction and assessment of risk of bias independently and in duplicate. We contacted authors for missing information. We assessed the certainty of the body of evidence using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included 26 trials with 2435 randomised participants aged between 2 and 16 years. Studies were carried out between 2002 and 2019 in dental clinics in the UK, USA, the Netherlands, Iran, India, France, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Mexico, and Korea. Studies included equipment interventions (using several LA delivery devices for injection or audiovisual aids used immediately prior to or during LA delivery or both) and dentist interventions (psychological behaviour interventions delivered in advance of LA (video modelling), or immediately prior to or during delivery of LA or both (hypnosis, counter-stimulation). We judged one study to be at low risk and the rest at high risk of bias. Clinical heterogeneity of the included studies rendered it impossible to pool data into meta-analyses. None of the studies reported on our primary outcome of acceptance of LA. No studies reported on the following secondary outcomes: completion of dental treatment, successful LA/painless treatment, patient satisfaction, parent satisfaction, and adverse events. Audiovisual distraction compared to conventional treatment: the evidence was uncertain for the outcome pain-related behaviour during delivery of LA with a reduction in negative behaviour when 3D video glasses where used in the audiovisual distraction group (risk ratio (RR) 0.13, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.03 to 0.50; 1 trial, 60 participants; very low-certainty evidence). The wand versus conventional treatment: the evidence was uncertain regarding the effect of the wand on pain-related behaviour during delivery of LA. Four studies reported a benefit in using the wand while the remaining studies results suggested no difference between the two methods of delivering LA (six trials, 704 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Counter-stimulation/distraction versus conventional treatment: the evidence was uncertain for the outcome pain experience during delivery of LA with children experiencing less pain when counter-stimulation was used (RR 0.12, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.34; 1 trial, 134 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Hypnosis versus conventional treatment: the evidence was uncertain for the outcome pain experience during delivery of LA with participants in the hypnosis group experiencing less pain (mean difference (MD) -1.79, 95% CI -3.01 to -0.57; 1 trial, 29 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Other comparisons considered included pre-cooling of the injection site, the wand versus Sleeper One, the use of a camouflage syringe, use of an electrical counter-stimulation device, and video modelling acclimatisation, and had a single study each. The findings from these other comparisons were insufficient to draw any affirmative conclusions about their effectiveness, and were considered to be very low-certainty evidence. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We did not find sufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions as to the best interventions to increase acceptance of LA in children due to variation in methodology and nature/timing of outcome measures. We recommend further parallel RCTs, reported in line with the CONSORT Statement. Care should be taken when choosing outcome measures.
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- UCL Eastman Dental InstituteUnit of Paediatric Dentistry, Department of Craniofacial Growth and Development256 Gray's Inn RoadLondonUKWC1X 8LD
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- UCL Eastman Dental InstituteUnit of Paediatric Dentistry, Department of Craniofacial Growth and Development256 Gray's Inn RoadLondonUKWC1X 8LD
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- UCL Eastman Dental InstituteUnit of Paediatric Dentistry, Department of Craniofacial Growth and Development256 Gray's Inn RoadLondonUKWC1X 8LD
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- UCL Eastman Dental InstituteUnit of Paediatric Dentistry, Department of Craniofacial Growth and Development256 Gray's Inn RoadLondonUKWC1X 8LD
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- The University of ManchesterPhD student at School of Medical Sciences, Division of DentistryManchesterUK
- College of Dentistry, Majmaah UniversityDepartment of Preventive DentistryAl Majma'ahSaudi Arabia
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Pain has been known as one of the major universal health concerns about ill children, because of its morbidity and potential mortality. Pain suitable evaluation is a challenge in children because the verbalization is difficult. Low clinical information, few pediatric researches, and the worry of opioid side effects make difficult to provide satisfactory treatments. Many pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies to manage pain exist for pediatric pain treatment. The purpose of this review article is to describe exhaustively pain mechanism, evaluation and management by review literature from January 2000 to January 2019 using PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, LILACS databases. Pharmacological and integrative non-pharmacological therapies has been indicated in acute and chronic pain treatment. Opioids and opioid-sparing agents target nociceptive and neuropathic pain. With due attention to available results, an early combination of pharmacological and integrative non pharmacological treatments are indicated in children pain management.
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