Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Apr 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness and appropriateness of therapeutic play intervention in preparing children for surgery: a randomized controlled trial study.
This paper aims to examine the effectiveness and appropriateness of using therapeutic play in preparing children for surgery. ⋯ The study results promote awareness in nurses and parents that play is a very important part of children's lives, and heighten the importance of integrating therapeutic play as an essential component of holistic and quality nursing care to prepare children for surgery.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Jul 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialA pilot study of distraction for adolescents during allergy testing.
This pilot study describes pain and anxiety associated with allergy testing; tests distraction, specifically self-selected distraction; and examines the relationship between pain, anxiety, and engagement with distraction. ⋯ Knowledge about allergy testing pain, anxiety, and engagement with distraction can assist nurses in preparing adolescents for this procedure.