International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Jan 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialUsing a children's book to prepare children and parents for elective ENT surgery: results of a randomized clinical trial.
We evaluated the effects of surgery preparation using a children's book on pre- and postoperative anxiety and distress in 2-10 years old children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy and their mothers. ⋯ The results demonstrated that our preparation book can provide educational and anxiety-reducing benefits. Given the relatively low production costs and its easy administration, it can be recommended as a popular, practical and cost-efficient tool to prepare children and parents for surgery and hospitalization.