Nursing Interventions That Reduce Anxiety in Pediatric Patients: a Scoping Review Protocol
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Study design: Study Protocol
Abstract: Introduction: Pediatric hospitalization generates anxiety and stress in millions of children, altering their recovery. The nursing professional is key to mitigating this impact through non-pharmacological interventions backed by the Betty Neuman Systems Model. Due to the lack of established protocols, this scoping review is justified by the need to review current evidence to seek ways to improve care and humanize pediatric attention. Objective: To map the available evidence on non-pharmacological nursing interventions that decrease anxiety levels in hospitalized pediatric patients. Method: Protocol developed under PRISMA-ScR, including quantitative, qualitative, or mixed studies (2021-2026). The databases to be used are PubMed, Scopus, Wiley Online Library, and Google Scholar, applying MeSH and DeCS descriptors. Two reviewers will independently select articles and extract data into a matrix prepared according to Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Keywords: Nursing care, Anxiety, Hospitalized child, Pediatric nursing, Child health.
Source: OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Language: English
Topic: Music Therapy and Health
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225346589