Anxiety Reduction in Children Receiving Medical Care

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The present investigation examined the importance of considering age-related conceptual abilities when designing preparation interventions for hospitalization and medical procedures. Forty-eight children, ages 3–5 years and 7–10 years, viewed videotaped information about an upcoming medical procedure. The children were assigned to one of three treatment conditions: control, developmentally appropriate information, developmentally advanced information. Results suggest that information which is designed to match the age-related conceptual abilities of the recipient more effectively reduces anxiety and increases cooperation. Implications for future research evaluating efficacy of preparation strategies are noted.

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