title: Preparing patients for invasive medical and surgical procedures. 2: Using psychological interventions with adults and children.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Horne
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vatmanidis
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Careri
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001007:Anxiety / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012381:Role Playing; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome