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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2011 May;106(5):713-8.
doi: 10.1093/bja/aer010. Epub 2011 Feb 14.

Analysing a family-centred preoperative intervention programme: a dismantling approach

M A Fortier  1 , R L Blount, S-M Wang, L C Mayes, Z N Kain
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Analysing a family-centred preoperative intervention programme: a dismantling approach

M A Fortier et al. Br J Anaesth. 2011 May.

Abstract

Background: The goal of this project was to identify key effective components of ADVANCE, a family-centred preoperative intervention programme, through the use of a dismantling approach. ADVANCE was previously demonstrated to be more effective than parental presence and just as effective as midazolam in reducing children's preoperative anxiety. The total programme, however, may be difficult to implement in hospitals across the country.

Methods: Subjects in this follow-up dismantling report were 96 children aged 2-10 who were part of the original study and who underwent anaesthesia and surgery. Baseline characteristics, parental adherence to the components of ADVANCE, and child and parent anxiety were assessed.

Results: We found that greater parental adherence to the ADVANCE intervention was associated with lower child anxiety before surgery. The two components of ADVANCE that emerged as having a significant impact on children's anxiety were practising with the anaesthesia mask at home and parental planning and use of distraction in the preoperative holding area. In fact, not only did children experience significantly less preoperative anxiety when their parents were adherent to mask practise and use of distraction, their anxiety tended to remain stable and relatively low throughout the preoperative period.

Conclusions: Shaping and exposure (i.e. practise with the anaesthesia mask) and parental use of distraction in the surgical setting are two beneficial components that could be included in preoperative preparation programmes that will be designed in the future.

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Effects of parental use of distraction on change in children's preoperative anxiety over time. Data are presented as group means at each assessment point and include standard error (se) bars.
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Effects of mask practise on change in children's preoperative anxiety over time. Data are presented as group means at each assessment point and include standard error (se) bars.
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