Preoperative interventions for reducing anxiety in school-age children undergoing surgery: a network meta-analysis

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2026 Open access

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Authors: Inês Martins Esteves, Rita Pires, MÁRCIA PESTANA-SANTOS, Filipa Sampaio, Margarida Reis Santos
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd016330
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References: 146

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To compare the benefits and harms of pharmacological and non-pharmacological preoperative interventions (alone or in combination) for reducing anxiety in school-age children undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia, and to rank the interventions according to their efficacy and safety.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Music Therapy and Health Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
2026
Issue
2
Pages
CD016330–CD016330
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN