Effects of a Psychological Preparation Intervention on Anxiety Associated with Pediatric Anorectal Manometry.

Background And Aims: High-resolution anorectal manometry (HRM) is associated with significant patient and parent anxiety, which can impact the success and efficiency of the procedure. The nature of HRM necessitates cooperation of an alert child. This study examined effects of psychoeducation intervention on decreasing procedural distress in both pediatric patients and their parents.