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September 10, 2025Translational PediatricsOpen Access

Does the combination of cartoon stickers and fruit juices reduce premedication anxiety in preschool children?—a randomized controlled trial

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Randomized controlled trial finds reduced premedication anxiety in preschool children using cartoon stickers and fruit juices.

Children in Group D, receiving cartoon stickers and fruit juices, had significantly lower anxiety scores compared to the control group.
The modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale-Short Form revealed significant anxiety reduction in preschool children with specific interventions.
Cartoon stickers alone also decreased anxiety levels compared to traditional medications in preschool children undergoing elective surgery.
The study involved 155 healthy children and emphasized the importance of manageable premedication strategies in reducing anxiety.

Liu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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