Reducing Pre Op Anxiety in Pediatric Patients
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Jessica Naber, RN, PhD; Lori Ballard, RN, MSN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Surgical stress is not only something that affects adults but can be detrimental to a child and their development (Schumacher & Meleis 2010). As the healthcare provider, it is a main responsibility to reduce any stressors that may be present. This project will look at the benefits of this inexpensive simple intervention that can reduce surgical anxiety in pediatric patients. Utilizing a pre-operative coloring brochure (Cleveland, 2016) in the surgical environment has been proven to not only reduce the stress in the child but reduce stress in the parent as well (Kassai, B., 2017). Establishing this pre-operative coloring brochure will allow the child to be introduced to the surgical team, equipment, and what to expect the day the surgery occurs.
Spring Scholars Week 2019 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Reducing Pre Op Anxiety in Pediatric Patients
Surgical stress is not only something that affects adults but can be detrimental to a child and their development (Schumacher & Meleis 2010). As the healthcare provider, it is a main responsibility to reduce any stressors that may be present. This project will look at the benefits of this inexpensive simple intervention that can reduce surgical anxiety in pediatric patients. Utilizing a pre-operative coloring brochure (Cleveland, 2016) in the surgical environment has been proven to not only reduce the stress in the child but reduce stress in the parent as well (Kassai, B., 2017). Establishing this pre-operative coloring brochure will allow the child to be introduced to the surgical team, equipment, and what to expect the day the surgery occurs.