Preoperative Information With Storybook for Pediatric Anesthesia

The Effect of Storybook vs Standart Information on Anesthesia Anxiety in Preoperative Period in Pediatric Patients

Impacts of non-pharmacologic methods that help patients get prepared cognitively for processes of surgery and anesthesia on pediatric surgery patients' preoperational stress levels and anxiety levels had been examined in the scope of this comprehensive research project. In this project, a goal-oriented 8-9 minutes animation cartoon that is informative and educational had been developed, and pediatric surgery patients had been asked to watch this animation during preoperative period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pediatric surgery patient including inguinal hernia repair, circumcision and tonsillectomy.
• without having previous emergency surgery and anesthetic experience,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Their parents reported developmental delays, mental retardation, or chronic illnesses of the children
• Emergency surgery