title: Effect of therapeutic play on pre- and post-operative anxiety and emotional responses in Hong Kong Chinese children: a randomised controlled trial.
authors: School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong.
authors: W H C
authors: WH
authors: Li
authors: School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong.
authors: S S C
authors: SS
authors: Chan
authors: The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
authors: E M L
authors: EM
authors: Wong
authors: Playright Childrenís Play Association, Hong Kong.
authors: M C
authors: MC
authors: Kwok
authors: Operating Theatre, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hospital Authority.
authors: I T L
authors: IT
authors: Lee
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010989:Play Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*