title: [Preparation of children and their family for surgical procedures: the nurse's role].
abstract: In this paper the author presents the essentials of the psychologically preparation of the child and his family for surgical procedures, discussing as well other relevant factors, such as: what to consider to make an appropriate preparation; necessary resources to implement it; when, where and how to do it, and also what to expect from the appropriately prepared child.
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authors.lastname: Neira Huerta
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*