Impact of a novel bundled information, education, & communication video on preoperative anxiety in paediatric patients: A randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Background & objectives Preoperative anxiety affects 40-75 per cent of children undergoing surgery, leading to postoperative complications. While pharmacological methods have limitations, informational videos have shown promise in reducing anxiety. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the impact of a novel Hindi animated Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) video on preoperative anxiety in Indian children undergoing elective surgeries. The study hypothesised that the video would significantly reduce anxiety scores. Methods A pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted with 30 children aged 5-10 yr scheduled for elective surgeries under general anaesthesia. Participants were randomly assigned to a video intervention group (VI) or a control group (C). Baseline and preoperative a

SUBMITTER: Jaju R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550389 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature