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February 16, 2026Clinical Pediatrics0 citations

Telepresence Robot Reduces Preoperative Anxiety in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery

Evaluating the Impact of a Telepresence Robot Intervention on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Preliminary Study

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ZEZaid ElsabbaghHJHenry Hyonoo JooAHAli H. Al Humaidi

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Pilot study shows telepresence robots lower preoperative anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery, suggesting its potential as an additional care tool.

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  • This study aims to evaluate the impact of a telepresence robot on preoperative anxiety in children.
  • Prospective single-arm pilot study
  • Fifteen pediatric patients aged 5-14 undergoing elective surgery participated
  • Anxiety measured using Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale before and after intervention
  • Mean mYPAS scores decreased from 33.22 to 24.00
  • No significant associations found between anxiety reduction and age, sex, or prior surgery
  • All patients experienced a reduction or maintenance of low anxiety levels
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Elsabbagh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699264d1eb1f82dc367a0c56https://doi.org/10.1177/00099228261422284
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