The Management of Procedure-Induced Anxiety in Children

A practical guide examining procedure induced anxiety in children during medical intervention, its consequences and management strategies.

Richard Martin (Author)

9781108822947, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 27 May 2021

102 pages
23.4 x 15.5 x 0.7 cm, 0.19 kg

'… The book is well organized, with sections numbered for easy reference. The information throughout is detailed and technical. While these aspects are helpful, they contribute to the book reading like an encyclopedia. Dr Martin describes interactions in a mechanistic way, and there are no cases described to pull the reader into the importance of the topic at a more personal level, … this book serves as a good reference volume.' Elizabeth C. Halloran, Family Medicine Journal

Procedure induced anxiety affects the majority of children undergoing medical intervention and has been directly linked to behaviour disturbances, psychological trauma, phobias and symptoms of PTSD. Despite this, there is currently no formal training relating to the management of procedure induced anxiety for medical personnel caring for children. A distillation of more than eighty years of research, this textbook examines the nature, prevalence and consequences of anxiety in children, alongside evidence-based strategies for its effective management. Designed as a training manual, it includes a comprehensive account of positive and negative aspects of behaviour that contribute to the successful management of anxious children. Chapters cover topics such as non-verbal and verbal communication, enhanced communication management strategies, support of children with autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning difficulties, the use of premedication and the role that families play. Essential reading for anaesthetists and paediatricians and a valuable resource for any practitioner working with children.

1. Introduction
2. Emergent Management of Procedure-Induced Anxiety (PIA)
3. Non-Verbal Communication
4. Verbal Communication
5. Enhanced Communication Strategies
6. Premedication
7. Disordered Behaviour
8. Family
9. Additional Anxiogenic Influences
10. Elective Management.

Subject Areas: Peri-operative care [MNZ], Psychiatry [MMH], Anaesthetics [MMB], Paediatric medicine [MJW]