Puppets and books beat fear in kids facing surgery
NCT ID NCT07430995
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two simple, non-drug methods to reduce fear in children before outpatient surgery. 99 children aged 4-7 were split into three groups: one got standard care, one read a storybook about surgery, and one played with a hand puppet. Researchers measured fear and emotional distress before and after the distraction. The goal was to find a fun, easy way to help kids feel calmer without medication.
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Mus State Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Department
Muş, Province, 49000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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