Psychological Preparation of the Pediatric Patient & Family

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Reducing preoperative anxiety with Child Life preparation prior to intravenous induction of anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial

Video Distraction and Parental Presence for the Management of Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Behavioral Disturbance in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Non-pharmacological interventions for assisting the induction of anaesthesia in children

Clown doctors as a treatment for preoperative anxiety in children: a randomized, prospective study

Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Perioperative Anxiety

Three Messages to Enhance Human Connection With Our Patients

There’s One Lie I will Never Tell My Children. New York Times 2025; CLXXIV: Opinion Guest essay

The Effects of Parental Reassurance Versus Distraction on Child Distress and Coping During Immunizations

Communicating with children about ‘everyday’ pain and injury: A Delphi study

Behavioral Approaches to Anxiety and Pain Management for Pediatric Venous Access

Nocebo-Induced Hyperalgesia During Local Anesthetic Injection

The family as patient.

Child Life Services.