Preparing children and families for surgery: Mount Sinai's multidisciplinary perspective.(surbeys)

From: Pediatric Nursing | Date: January 1, 2006| Author: Justus, Rachel; Wyles, Dana; Wilson, Joan; Rode, Diane; Walther, Virginia; Lim-Sulit, Nanita | Copyright information

Upon learning that they must undergo surgery, children experience a range of emotions including fear, anger, guilt, and sadness. It has been demonstrated that children who are prepared for surgery and who have support throughout their hospitalization recover more quickly and have fewer emotional problems, such as separation anxiety and sleep disturbances, than those who are not prepared. Pre-surgical preparation programs allow children and their families the opportunity to preview the hospi...

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