Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomized-controlled trial of parent-led exposure to anesthetic mask to prevent child preoperative anxiety.
To examine the efficacy of parent-directed anesthetic mask exposure and shaping practice to prevent child preoperative anxiety, with a specific focus on timing of exposure. ⋯ Timing of the delivery of mask exposure (i.e., on the day of surgery) to address child preoperative anxiety and induction compliance in the day surgery setting may be an important consideration. The current results inform the integration of this simple, effective strategy into practice.