Efficacy of Play Therapy for the Reduction of Perioperative Anxiety in Pediatric Patients

The goal of this observational study is to determine the efficacy of play therapy in reducing perioperative anxiety in pediatric patients aged 3 to 6 years undergoing inguinal hernioplasty. The main question it aims to answer is: Is play therapy effective in reducing perioperative anxiety levels in pediatric patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery? Outcome measure Anxiety level Patients will be randomized into two groups: (1) an intervention group, which received play therapy involving a transport cart and toys, and (2) a control group, which received anxiolytic medication and standard care. Researchers will compare the control group with the play-therapy group to observe the differences in the anxiety levels obtained by the VAS scale and the mYPAS-SF scale.