Abstract

Anxiety occurs when a human feels a threat in response to a situation. Having surgery can heighten this psychological reaction, especially in pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia. Many children fear anesthesia for they do not understand what is expected of them nor what to expect when entering an operating room. When anxiety and fear are elevated, it can lead to behavioral changes, increases in postoperative pain, delays in wound healing, and postponement of discharge. Eliminating or reducing anxiety can result in positive outcomes for patients with pain, healing, and discharge. Literature supports the use of an educational video to aid in reducing these fears, which was the aim of this quality improvement project.

Author Details

Michelle Charette, DNP, BSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Anxiety, Pediatrics, Education, Preoperative Anxiety, Peer Model Video, School-Aged Children

Advisor

Lindsay Wolf

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2021-08-20

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