The use of actigraphs, or ambulatory devices that estimate sleep–wake patterns from activity
levels, has become common in pediatric research. Actigraphy provides a more objective …

Millions of children undergo outpatient surgery in the United States each year; the
overwhelming majority will experience significant perioperative anxiety and pain. Behavioral …

Abstract Information provision is an important aspect of preparing children for medical
procedures. Parents and health professionals are often unsure of what to tell a child about a …

Limited research has examined presurgical risk factors for poor outcomes in children after
major surgery. This longitudinal study examined presurgical psychosocial and behavioral …

Over 4 million children undergo surgery in the United States each year, and it is estimated
that 50% to 75% of these children develop significant fear and anxiety before their surgery [1 …

Around 4 million children undergo inpatient surgery in the United States each year, however
little is known about the impact of surgery and postoperative pain on children's health …

Objectives: Few studies have examined the association between anxiety symptoms and
objectively measured sleep quality in older adults. The authors determined this association …

Objective: Postoperative sleep disorders can cause serious adverse effects on postoperative
outcomes. The purpose of our study was to compare the effects of the timing of surgery …

Induction of anesthesia can be a very stressful period for a child and his family and can be
associated with increased risk of psychological disturbances. These disturbances are …

8. Gögenur I, Kücükakin B, Bisgaard T, Kristiansen VB, Hjortsø NC, Skene DJ, Rosenberg J.
The effect of melatonin on sleep quality after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized …