A systematic review of technology-based preoperative preparation interventions for child and parent anxiety.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effect of technology-based preoperative preparation interventions on children's and parents' anxiety.

Sources: PsycINFO, Cochrane, Science Direct, Taylor and Francis, and Pubmed MEDLINE databases were searched. Studies were restricted to those reporting on technology-based preoperative preparation interventions for pediatric patients (0-18 yr old) receiving elective surgery under general anesthesia.