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Is Therapeutic Play Effective At Reducing Preoperative Anxiety In Children Age 4 Through 12?, Samantha L. Mclaughlin
Is Therapeutic Play Effective At Reducing Preoperative Anxiety In Children Age 4 Through 12?, Samantha L. Mclaughlin
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not therapeutic play is effective at reducing preoperative anxiety in children age 4 through 12.
STUDY DESIGN: Three single blind, randomized controlled trials that were published between 2008 and 2010 and published in the English language.
DATA SOURCES: Each of the three studies that evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic play in pediatric populations were found using the PubMed database based on their relevance to the clinical question and their inclusion of patient oriented outcomes.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: These three articles compared anxiety and stress levels in preoperative therapeutic …