Puppets vs. books: which eases Kids' surgery fears?
NCT ID NCT07430995
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at whether reading a storybook or playing with a hand puppet can reduce fear in children aged 4 to 7 before outpatient surgery. Researchers divided 99 children into three groups: standard care, storybook, or puppet. They measured fear and emotional distress about an hour before surgery and again right before entering the operating room to see which method helped children feel calmer.
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Mus State Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Department
Muş, Province, 49000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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