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Carbó A, Tresandí D, Tril C, Fernández-Rodríguez D, Carrero E. Usefulness of a virtual reality educational program for reducing preoperative anxiety in children: A randomised, single-centre clinical trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2024; 41:657-667. [PMID: 38916221 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000002032] [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: 06/26/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Preoperative anxiety (PA) is common in children and has detrimental effects on surgical outcome. Strategies based on virtual reality (VR) have recently been introduced to address this problem. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the usefulness of a virtual reality educational program (VREP) for reducing preoperative anxiety in elective low-complexity paediatric surgery. DESIGN Randomised clinical trial. SETTING Single tertiary centre in Barcelona, Spain. Between January 2019 and June 2022. PATIENTS Children aged 3-13 years of age, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II, scheduled for elective low-complexity surgery were enrolled in the study. INTERVENTION Children were randomised into a control group (received oral/written information about the anaesthetic-surgical process, and patients and their parents remained in a playroom waiting for the surgery) or VREP (viewed a VR-based educational video on the surgical process, 7-10 days prior to surgery) using the MATLAB application. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE PA using the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) during separation from parents. RESULTS In total, 241 children aged 3-12 years of age were studied (120 patients with VREP and 121 controls). Randomisation eliminated the differences between the groups, except for a greater male presence in the VREP group (83.3% vs. 71.1%; P = 0.023). The mYPAS yielded was lower in the VREP group (29.2% vs. 83.5%; P < 0.001). Sex did not influence VREP-mediated decrease in PA ( P < 0.001). In turn, VREP patients were more cooperative (Induction Compliance Checklist [ICC] score 0 points vs. 2 points; P < 0.001) during anaesthesia induction, presented less delirium (Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium [PAED] score 1 point vs. 3 points; P = 0.001) on leaving the recovery room, and experienced less pain upon arrival in the hospital ward (Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale: 0-points vs. 1 point; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The VREP-based prevention strategy reduced preoperative anxiety in children undergoing elective low-complexity surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03578393.
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- Adriana Carbó
- From the Department of Anesthesia, Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona, Spain (AC, DT, CT), Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova de Lleida, Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain (DF-R), Department of Anesthesia, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (EC)
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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
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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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Mondardini MC, Pezzato S, Meneghini L, Agostiniani R, De Cassai A, D'Errico I, Minardi C, Sagredini R, Sbaraglia F, Testoni C, Toni F, Vason M, Amigoni A. Procedural sedation and analgesia in pediatric diagnostic and interventional radiology: An expert DELPHI consensus document developed by the ITALIAN scientific society of anesthesia, analgesia, resuscitation and intensive care (SIAARTI). Paediatr Anaesth 2024. [PMID: 38808388 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Children undergoing diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures often require sedation to achieve immobility and analgesia if the procedure is painful. In the past decades, leading scientific organizations have developed evidence-based guidelines for procedural sedation and analgesia in children outside of the operating room. Their recommendations are being applied to procedural sedation in radiology. However, some questions remain open regarding specific aspects contextualized to the radiology setting, such as elective prone sedation, the urgency of the procedure, when venous access or airway protection is required, and others. AIMS To address the unresolved issues of procedural sedation and analgesia in pediatric diagnostic and interventional radiology. METHODS An expert panel of pediatricians, pediatric anesthesiologists, intensivists, and neuroradiologists selected topics representative of current controversies and formulated research questions. Statements were developed by reviewing the literature for new evidence, comparing expertise and experience, and expressing opinions. Panelists' agreement with the statements was collected anonymously using the DELPHI method. RESULTS Twelve evidence-based or expert opinion incorporate are presented, considering risks, benefits, and applicability. CONCLUSIONS This consensus document, developed by a multidisciplinary panel of experts involved in the field, provides statements to improve the quality of decision-making practice in procedural sedation and analgesia in pediatric radiology.
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- Intensive Care Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Sacro Cuore Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS, Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS, Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Emergency, Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Arcispedale Sant'Anna, University of Ferrara, Cona, Italy
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Arredondo Montero J, Bardají Pascual C. From Aviation to Pediatric Surgery. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2024; 63:557-559. [PMID: 37246755 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231176631] [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: 05/30/2023]
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Aviation is a tremendously complex process involving multiple factors that can be subsidiary to human error. The implementation of checklists, tools that reduce this risk, has often been extrapolated to other fields, especially medicine. Through this reflection, we comment on the critical and relevant aspects of pediatric surgical patient safety, briefly discussing the existing literature and analyzing potential areas for improvement.
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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Cao X, Wang B, Liu M, Li J. Effect of recorded mother's voice on emergence delirium in pediatric patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2024; 100:231-241. [PMID: 37844877 PMCID: PMC11065670 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2023.08.008] [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: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Emergence delirium is a common complication in children. Recorded mother's voice, as a non-pharmacological measure, is increasingly used to prevent the emergence of delirium in pediatric patients, but sufficient evidence is still needed to prove its efficacy. METHODS Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Sinomed databases were searched for randomized controlled trials exploring the efficacy of recorded mother's voice in preventing the emergence of delirium in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia. The original data were pooled for the meta-analysis with Review Manager 5.4.1. This study was conducted based on the Cochrane Review Methods. RESULTS Eight studies with 724 children were included in the analysis. Recorded mother's voice reduced the incidence of emergence delirium when compared with either no voice (RR: 0.45; [95 % CI, 0.34 - 0.61]; p < 0.01; I2 = 7 %) or stranger's voice (RR: 0.51; [95 % CI, 0.28 - 0.91]; p = 0.02; I2 = 38 %) without increasing other untoward reactions. In addition, it shortened the post-anesthesia care unit stay time when compared with no voice (MD = -5.64; [95 % CI, -8.43 to -2.58]; p < 0.01, I2 = 0 %), but not stranger's voice (MD = -1.23; [95 % CI, -3.08 to 0.63]; p = 0.19, I2 = 0 %). It also shortened the extubation time and reduced the incidence of postoperative rescue analgesia. CONCLUSION The current analysis indicated that recorded mother's voices could reduce the incidence of emergency delirium, shorten post-anesthesia care unit stay time and extubation time, and decrease the incidence of postoperative rescue analgesia in children.
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- Xinyu Cao
- Hebei General Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China; Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei General Hospital, Department of Gynecology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei General Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei General Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.
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Zhong Y, Gong H, Long F, Zhou X, Zhou J, Wang M, Peng T. A bibliometric analysis of research on pediatric preoperative anxiety (2007-2022). Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1327118. [PMID: 38590771 PMCID: PMC10999670 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1327118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to analyze the current state of research on preoperative anxiety in children through CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and the identification of hot spots and frontiers. Method Relevant data were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection using the search terms children and preoperative anxiety. Data were analyzed using VOSviewer (version 1.6.18), CiteSpace (5.7. R5) software, and Scimago Graphica. Results A total of 622 articles were published between 2007 and 2022, with an increasing trend over time. Kain, Zeev N. (13; 2.09%) and Dalhousie University (15; 2.41%) were the most influential authors and most prolific institutions, respectively. The United States (121; 19.45%) was the country with the most publications. Pediatric anesthesia (55; 8.84%) had the most publications. High-frequency keywords were categorized into three themes, including nonpharmacologic interventions for preoperative anxiety in children, preoperative medications, and risk factors for anxiety; of these, "predictor" (38; 2016) and "sedative premedication" (20; 2016) were the most studied keywords over the past 6 years. "Distraction" (67; 2019) and "dexmedetomidine" (65; 2019) have been the main areas of interest in recent years. Conclusion Research on preoperative anxiety in children has been the focus of increasing attention over the past fifteen years, with the majority of publications from high-income countries. This review provides a useful perspective for understanding research trends, hot topics, and research gaps in this expanding field.
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- Yue Zhong
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Key Laboratory of Luzhou, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Key Laboratory of Luzhou, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Key Laboratory of Luzhou, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Key Laboratory of Luzhou, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Key Laboratory of Luzhou, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Key Laboratory of Luzhou, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Key Laboratory of Luzhou, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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Bašković M, Markanović M, Ivanović S, Boričević Z, Alavuk Kundović S, Pogorelić Z. Risk Factors Leading to Overnight Stays in Pediatric Surgical Outpatients. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:382. [PMID: 38671599 PMCID: PMC11049595 DOI: 10.3390/children11040382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Same-day surgery implies patient discharge on the same day after the surgery. The main aim of the research was to determine which predisposing factors lead to children treated with same-day surgery not being able to be discharged on the same day. METHODS For the purposes of this research, the electronic records of patients in the hospital information system were reviewed retrospectively. The search included patients who were surgically treated through the Day Surgery Unit at the Children's Hospital Zagreb with various diagnoses from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023. The target group consisted of patients who could not be discharged on the same day (n = 68), while for the purposes of the control group (n = 68), patients were randomly selected, comparable by age and gender, who were discharged from the hospital on the same day in accordance with the principles of same-day surgery. RESULTS In relation to the parameters of interest between the groups, statistically significant differences were observed in the type of general anesthesia (p = 0.027), the use of analgesics (p = 0.016), the time of entering the operating room (p = 0.000), the time of leaving the operating room (p < 0.0001) and the duration of surgery (76.81 ± 37.21 min vs. 46.51 ± 22.46 min, p < 0.0001). When explanatory variables were included in the regression model, they explained 38% of the variability in the dependent variable. Only the variable "duration of surgery" provided significant information to explain the variability in the dependent variable (p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Although the duration of surgery was imposed as the main predictor of hospitalization after same-day surgery, and considering the extremely small number of studies on the mentioned topic, especially in the pediatric population, further, preferably multicenter research on the mentioned topic is needed.
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- Marko Bašković
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Ulica Vjekoslava Klaića 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.)
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Šalata 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Scientific Centre of Excellence for Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Šalata 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Ulica Vjekoslava Klaića 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.)
- Day Surgery Unit, Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Ulica Vjekoslava Klaića 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Ulica Vjekoslava Klaića 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (M.B.)
- Day Surgery Unit, Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Ulica Vjekoslava Klaića 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, General Hospital Karlovac, Ulica Andrije Štampara 3, 47000 Karlovac, Croatia
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- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Šalata 3, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimatology and Intensive Care Medicine, Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Ulica Vjekoslava Klaića 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Split, Spinčićeva Ulica 1, 21000 Split, Croatia
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska Ulica 2a, 21000 Split, Croatia
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Kerimaa H, Hakala M, Haapea M, Serlo W, Pölkki T. The preparation of children for day surgery from the parent's viewpoint: A mixed methods study. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2121. [PMID: 38436537 PMCID: PMC10910610 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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AIM The purpose of the study was to describe the preparation of children for day surgery from the parent's viewpoint. DESIGN Empirical Research Mixed Method. METHODS The research applied a mixed-methods study design. The study was conducted at the Paediatric Day Surgical Department of one REDACTED between 2018 and 2020 at the same time as an associated randomised controlled conduct trial. Parents of 41 children (ages 2-6 years) completed measures assessing their preparation for day surgery and satisfaction with the procedure. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 parents to better understand their experiences. RESULTS According to the results, most of the parents (95%) told their children about the upcoming day surgery procedure. The child was prepared for the surgery with cognitive and sensory information, and the preparation usually started at home well before the surgery. The parents' experiences with the most critical aspects of preparing their child included three main categories: (1) usability of the preparation method; (2) content and timing of the preparation method and (3) consideration of the family perspective.
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- Heli Kerimaa
- Research Unit of Health Sciences and TechnologyUniversity of OuluOuluFinland
- Medical Research Center OuluOulu University Hospital and University of OuluOuluFinland
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and TechnologyUniversity of OuluOuluFinland
- Medical Research Center OuluOulu University Hospital and University of OuluOuluFinland
- Oulu University HospitalOuluFinland
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- Medical Research Center OuluOulu University Hospital and University of OuluOuluFinland
- Research Service UnitOulu University HospitalOuluFinland
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and TechnologyUniversity of OuluOuluFinland
- Medical Research Center OuluOulu University Hospital and University of OuluOuluFinland
- Oulu University HospitalOuluFinland
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Wols A, Pingel M, Lichtwarck-Aschoff A, Granic I. Effectiveness of applied and casual games for young people's mental health: A systematic review of randomised controlled studies. Clin Psychol Rev 2024; 108:102396. [PMID: 38320420 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2024.102396] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Many youth experience mental health problems and digital games hold potential as mental health interventions. This systematic review provides an overview of randomised controlled studies assessing the effectiveness of digital applied and casual games for improving mental health in youth aged 6-24 years. A systematic search of PsycINFO, Web of Science and Pubmed yielded 145 eligible studies. Studies on (sub)clinical participant samples (n = 75) most often focused on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and anxiety. Applied games were found most effective for improving social skills, verbal memory and anxiety, whereas casual games were found most effective for improving depression, anxiety and ADHD. Studies involving healthy youth (n = 70) were grouped into papers examining anxiety in medical settings, momentary effects on positive and negative affect, and papers employing a longitudinal design measuring mental health trait outcomes. Promising results were found for the use of games as distraction tools in medical settings, and for applied and casual games for improving momentary affect. Overall, our findings demonstrate the potential of digital games for improving mental health. Implications and recommendations for future research are discussed, such as developing evaluation guidelines, clearly defining applied games, harmonising outcome measures, including positive outcomes, and examining nonspecific factors that may influence symptom improvement as well.
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- Aniek Wols
- Radboud University, Behavioural Science Institute, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Radboud University, Behavioural Science Institute, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Department of Pedagogical & Educational Sciences, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- McMaster University, Health, Aging & Society, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Hu Y, Yuan X, Ye P, Chang C, Hu YH, Zhang W, Li K. Virtual Reality in Clinical Nursing Practice Over the Past 10 Years: Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses. JMIR Serious Games 2023; 11:e52022. [PMID: 37997773 PMCID: PMC10690102 DOI: 10.2196/52022] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Background Virtual reality (VR) has shown promising levels of effectiveness in nursing education, pain management, and rehabilitation. However, meta-analyses have discussed the effects of VR usage in nursing unilaterally and inconsistently, and the evidence base is diffuse and varied. Objective We aimed to synthesize the combined evidence from meta-analyses that assessed the effects of nurses using VR technology on nursing education or patient health outcomes. Methods We conducted an umbrella review by searching for meta-analyses about VR intervention in clinical nursing practice on Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, and PubMed, and in reference lists. Eligible studies were published in English between December 1, 2012, and September 20, 2023. Meta-analyses of ≤2 intervention studies and meta-analyses without 95% CI or heterogeneity data were excluded. Characteristic indicators, population information, VR intervention information, and 95% CIs were extracted. A descriptive analysis of research results was conducted to discern relationships between VR interventions and outcomes. I2 and P values were used to evaluate publication bias. AMSTAR (A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews) 2 and the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) checklist were used to appraise literature quality. Results In total, 768 records were identified; 74 meta-analyses were included for review. The most reported VR study conditions were neuronursing (25/74, 34%), pediatric nursing (13/74, 18%), surgical and wound care (11/74, 15%), oncological nursing (11/74, 15%), and older adult nursing (10/74, 14%). Further, 30% (22/74) of meta-analyses reported publication bias, and 15% (11/74) and 8% (6/74) were rated as "high" based on AMSTAR 2 and the GRADE checklist, respectively. The main outcome indicators among all included meta-analyses were pain (37/214, 17.3%), anxiety (36/214, 16.8%), cognitive function (17/214, 7.9%), balance (16/214, 7.5%), depression (16/214, 7.5%), motor function (12/214, 5.6%), and participation in life (12/214, 5.6%). VR treatment for cognition, pain, anxiety, and depression was effective (all P values were <.05), while the utility of VR for improving motor function, balance, memory, and attention was controversial. Adverse effects included nausea, vomiting, and dizziness (incidence: range 4.76%-50%). The most common VR platforms were Pico VR glasses, head-mounted displays, the Nintendo Wii, and the Xbox Kinect. VR intervention duration ranged from 2 weeks to 12 months (typically ≥4 wk). VR session length and frequency ranged from 5 to 100 minutes and from 1 to 10 times per week, respectively. Conclusions VR in nursing has positive effects-relieving patients' pain, anxiety, and depression and improving cognitive function-despite the included studies' limited quality. However, applying VR in nursing to improve patients' motor function, balance, memory, and attention remains controversial. Nursing researchers need to further explore the effects and standard operation protocols of VR in clinical practice, and more high-quality research on VR in nursing is needed.
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- Yanjie Hu
- West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Li Y, Huang Q, Tan Y. Comment on: Effect of a game-based intervention on preoperative pain and anxiety in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:7924-7925. [PMID: 37264503 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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- Yue Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Enshi Central Hospital, Enshi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Enshi Central Hospital, Enshi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Enshi Central Hospital, Enshi, China
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Cascella M, Cascella A, Monaco F, Shariff MN. Envisioning gamification in anesthesia, pain management, and critical care: basic principles, integration of artificial intelligence, and simulation strategies. JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA AND CRITICAL CARE 2023; 3:33. [PMID: 37697415 PMCID: PMC10494447 DOI: 10.1186/s44158-023-00118-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
Abstract
Unlike traditional video games developed solely for entertainment purposes, game-based learning employs intentionally crafted approaches that seamlessly merge entertainment and educational content, resulting in captivating and effective learning encounters. These pedagogical methods include serious video games and gamification. Serious games are video games utilized as tools for acquiring crucial (serious) knowledge and skills. On the other hand, gamification requires integrating gaming elements (game mechanics) such as points, leaderboards, missions, levels, rewards, and more, into a context that may not be associated with video gaming activities. They can be dynamically (game dynamics) combined developing various strategic approaches. Operatively, gamification adopts simulation elements and leverages the interactive nature of gaming to teach players specific skills, convey knowledge, or address real-world issues. External incentives stimulate internal motivation. Therefore, these techniques place the learners in the central role, allowing them to actively construct knowledge through firsthand experiences.Anesthesia, pain medicine, and critical care demand a delicate interplay of technical competence and non-technical proficiencies. Gamification techniques can offer advantages to both domains. Game-based modalities provide a dynamic, interactive, and highly effective opportunity to learn, practice, and improve both technical and non-technical skills, enriching the overall proficiency of anesthesia professionals. These properties are crucial in a discipline where personal skills, human factors, and the influence of stressors significantly impact daily work activities. Furthermore, gamification can also be embraced for patient education to enhance comfort and compliance, particularly within pediatric settings (game-based distraction), and in pain medicine through stress management techniques. On these bases, the creation of effective gamification tools for anesthesiologists can present a formidable opportunity for users and developers.This narrative review comprehensively examines the intricate aspects of gamification and its potentially transformative influence on the fields of anesthesiology. It delves into theoretical frameworks, potential advantages in education and training, integration with artificial intelligence systems and immersive techniques, and also addresses the challenges that could arise within these contexts.
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- Marco Cascella
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Istituto Nazionale Tumori-IRCCS, Fondazione Pascale, Via Mariano Semmola, 53, 80131, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
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Viderman D, Tapinova K, Dossov M, Seitenov S, Abdildin YG. Virtual reality for pain management: an umbrella review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1203670. [PMID: 37521355 PMCID: PMC10382225 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1203670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background and objective Virtual reality is a promising pain control strategy for various pain conditions. This umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses aims to evaluate the analgesic effects of virtual reality. Methods We searched for the relevant reviews in Scopus, PubMed and Cochrane library. Our primary outcome was pain, with secondary outcomes including disability, general health status, patient satisfaction, depression, balance, fear of movement, and adverse events. The quality of included articles was evaluated using the AMSTAR-2 tool. Results 21 systematic reviews and meta-analyses with 274 studies and 17,680 patients were included in this review. All the reviews concluded benefits of virtual reality in managing pain conditions, including chronic and pain. Discussion and conclusions This umbrella review demonstrates successful application of virtual reality in pain control, including perioperative, periprocedural, and chronic pain settings. Virtual reality can be used as an alternative therapy for pain management in children and adults.
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- Dmitriy Viderman
- School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, National Research Oncology Center, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Presidential Hospital, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Presidential Hospital, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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Li R, Shen X, Zhang L, Chan Y, Yao W, Zhang G, Li H. Effects of Child Life intervention on the symptom cluster of pain-anxiety-fatigue-sleep disturbance in children with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2023; 10:100243. [PMID: 37435598 PMCID: PMC10331415 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100243] [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: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to explore the application effect of Child Life intervention on pain, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbance in children with acute leukemia. Methods In a single-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial, 96 children with acute leukemia were randomized to either the intervention group, which received Child Life intervention twice a week for 8 weeks, or the control group, which received routine care. Outcomes were evaluated at baseline and day 3 postintervention. Results All of the participants completed the study. Compared with the control group, the intervention group showed a significant reduction in pain, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbance (P < 0.001). However, no significant differences were observed in the disorders of excessive somnolence. Conclusions Child Life intervention can effectively improve pain, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbance in children with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. The results suggest that symptom cluster management intervention based on Child Life provided a promising approach for simultaneously treating multiple symptoms within a cluster.
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- Rongrong Li
- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- The Union, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Physical Education Institute, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, China
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- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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