Exploring Non-Pharmacological Management among Anesthesia Providers to Reduce Preoperative Distress in Children

Nurse anesthetist attitudes towards parental presence during anesthesia induction‐ a nationwide survey

“…It is therefore crucial for parents that nurse anesthetists try to create an interpersonal interaction with both the child and the parents, which could be passed on thus influencing their child's behaviour and feelings (Sjoberg et al, 2017). This result may be associated with the primary focus of a nurse anesthetist, which is to provide safe anaesthesia care for the child but parents should be seen as a source of information and child experts and therefore become a bridge between the child and the nurse anesthetist (Bizzio et al, 2020). It is also essential to take time with the parent because the overall prevalence of anxiety is commonly high (Ayenew et al, 2020).…”

“…They have a double burden, both their own worries, and, at the same time, they need to support their children (Scrimin et al, 2009). Parents’ behaviour, such as being disruptive, can have a negative effect by increasing the children's anxiety and the pressure on the nurse anesthetist (Bizzio et al, 2020). On the other hand, a calm and included parent can provide a relaxing space around the child and help them retain control (Berglund et al, 2013).…”

“…This result may be associated with the primary focus of a nurse anesthetist, which is to provide safe anaesthesia care for the child but parents should be seen as a source of information and child experts and therefore become a bridge between the child and the nurse anesthetist (Bizzio et al, 2020). It is also essential to take time with the parent because the overall prevalence of anxiety is commonly high (Ayenew et al, 2020).…”

“…Studies show that parents are beneficial for securing the child's safety, and children also want their parents to be close (Charana et al, 2018) and often see them as protectors (Andersson et al, 2020). Parents thus have an essential role in the operating room (Bizzio et al, 2020).…”

The interplay between children, their parents and anaesthesia staff during the child's anaesthesia – An observational study

“…A previous study indicates the important role of anaesthesia staff in capturing the child's attention. They could use a high‐pitched voice and short, concise information and humour but also silly talk and gestures to soothe and play (Bizzio et al, 2020). However, this present study also showed that if the child did not respond to the anaesthesia staff's actions, the staff usually did not pay any more attention.…”