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September 27, 2025Frontiers of Nursing

From fear to triumph: empowering children to overcome anxiety in day surgery: a mini review

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ARAlaa RamadanSouth Valley UniversityHAHeba AboeldahabNeighborhood HealthAEAmr ElrosasyCairo University

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Overview

Literature review assesses anxiety levels and evaluates strategies to manage it in pediatric patients, implying effective interventions can enhance surgical experiences.

Key Points

  • Untreated anxiety can lead to increased postoperative pain and extended recovery times in children.
  • Preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients is influenced by factors like age, previous experiences, and parental anxiety.
  • Psychological preparation and family-centered approaches have been shown to reduce anxiety effectively.
  • Healthcare professionals are essential in implementing targeted interventions to support children undergoing day surgery.

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Ramadan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3ddeebfec0fc5236871https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2025-0031
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