Abstract
A child's developmental issues and previous medical experience affects his anxiety toward surgery and behavior during anesthesia induction. In our hospital, anesthesiologists and surgical nurses use developmentally appropriate language and create a non-threatening environment to minimize the child's psychological stress. The medical staff also collaborates with a child life specialist to provide individualized support for a child having a surgery. Developmentally appropriate and individualized support reduces a child's anxiety and pain, and moreover, provides mastery over one's experiences in having the operation.
