ReviewFrontiers in health services2023
Systematic review of the development and effectiveness of digital health information interventions, compared with usual care, in supporting patient preparation for paediatric hospital care, and the impact on their health outcomes.
Review in Frontiers in health services, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06612398 (Effect of a Preoperative Preparation Video on Preoperative Anxiety Among Children Undergoing Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Effect of a Preoperative Preparation Video on Preoperative Anxiety Among Children Undergoing Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Communication, everyday life and technology from the perspectives of children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions: a qualitative study.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Preoperative interventions for reducing anxiety in school-age children undergoing surgery: a network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2026Article
- Evaluating ChatGPT-4o and DeepSeek-R1 for Patient Education in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Radiotherapy: a Comparative Analysis.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Digital and Remote Health Interventions in Pediatric Populations From Underserved or Rural Areas: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of telemedicine and applications · 2026Review
- Anxiety responses and testing intentions among gay and bisexual men using an AI-powered HIV/STI risk assessment tool: a quasi-experimental study.BMC public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background and aim: Elective surgery can be overwhelming for children, leading to pre-operative anxiety, which is associated with adverse clinical and behavioural outcomes. Evidence shows that paediatric preparation digital health interventions (DHIs) can contribute to reduced pre-operative anxiety and negative behavioural changes. However, this evidence does not consider their design and development in the context of behavioural science. This systematic review used the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to evaluate the design and development of DHIs used to support children up to 14 years of age and their parents, prepare for hospital procedures, and determine any correlation to health outcomes. It also considered whether any behavioural frameworks and co-production were utilised in their design. Methods: A search of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and HMIC databases was carried out, looking for original, empirical research using digital paediatric preparation technologies to reduce pre-operative anxiety and behavioural changes. Limitations for the period (2000-2022), English language, and age applied. Results: Seventeen studies were included, sixteen randomised control trials and one before and after evaluation study. The results suggest that paediatric preparation DHIs that score highly against the TDF are (1) associated with improved health outcomes, (2) incorporate the use of co-production and behavioural science in their design, (3) are interactive, and (4) are used at home in advance of the planned procedure. Conclusion: Paediatric preparation DHIs that are co-produced and designed in the context of behavioural science are associated with reduced pre-operative anxiety and improved health outcomes and may be more cost-effective than other interventions. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier: CRD42022274182.
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