Preparing and informing children for hospital
Visiting hospital is anxiety-provoking for both children and their families. 50-75% of children are affected by significant anxiety before healthcare...
Every year, 600,000 children undergo day-case procedures in NHS operating theatres – and up to 75 percent show signs of fear and significant anxiety. Dr Chris Evans, an anaesthetist, witnessed the impact of children feeling anxious about having surgery and the distress that followed in some cases. While exploring the issue further, he discovered that … Continued
Visiting hospital is anxiety-provoking for both children and their families. 50-75% of children are affected by significant anxiety before healthcare...
An NHS doctor who has developed an app to help reduce anxiety in children undergoing healthcare procedures has raised £1.5m from NPIF – Mercia Equity...
Pre-operative anxiety affects 50-75% of children and is associated with worse physical and mental outcomes for the patient. Fifty percent of children...