Effectiveness of a Mobile App Intervention for Preparing Preschool Children and Parents for Day Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Heli Kerimaa,
Mervi Hakala,
Marianne Haapea
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Day surgery allows families to return home quickly. Only a few approaches to preparing for day surgery have demonstrated how digital solutions can support families and children.
OBJECTIVE
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app intervention on preschool children’s fear and pain and parents’ anxiety and stress in preparing children for day surgery.
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