Publications by authors named "Marjolein Aj van Looij"
Background: Surgery induced stress and anxiety in children and parents can be reduced by providing preoperative information adapted to their needs. Aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of three different information modalities (coloring page, mobile application and videos) to prepare children and their parents for day-care surgery on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain experienced by the child, and preoperative anxiety and satisfaction of parents.
Methods: Prospective observational study including children and their parents that were offered specifically developed information modalities to prepare for day-care surgery.