2022
Recurrent SARS-CoV-2 Serology Testing and Pandemic Anxiety: A Study of Pediatric Healthcare Workers
Li N, Martin SR, Heyming TW, Knudsen-Robbins C, Sanger T, Kain ZN. Recurrent SARS-CoV-2 Serology Testing and Pandemic Anxiety: A Study of Pediatric Healthcare Workers. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 9562. PMID: 35954913, PMCID: PMC9368345, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159562.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric healthcare workersSARS-CoV-2 antibodiesHealthcare workersSerology testingCOVID-19 anxietyPandemic-related anxietySARS-CoV-2 serology testingMeaningful decreaseSARS-CoV-2 testingVisual analog scaleLongitudinal cohort studyLogistic regression analysisPositive test resultsCohort studyAnalog scaleStudy baselineBivariate analysisMeasures analysisSelf-reported anxietyYears of experienceRegression analysisAnxietyAntibodiesPandemic anxietyHelpful strategies
2019
3 Perioperative Behavioral Stress in Children
Gulur P, Fortier M, Mayes L, Kain Z. 3 Perioperative Behavioral Stress in Children. 2019, 25-34.e3. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-42974-0.00003-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPerioperative behaviorChildren's preoperative anxietyPreoperative anxietyChild's perioperative experienceExperiences of childrenDevelopmental considerationsChildren's responsesEmotional factorsDevelopmental factorsAnxietyEffective interventionsBehavioral stressChildrenExperiencePerioperative experiencePerioperative fieldHigh levelsBehavioral recoveryIntervention
2008
Development of a Brief Behavioral Intervention for Children's Anxiety at Anesthesia Induction
MacLaren J, Kain Z. Development of a Brief Behavioral Intervention for Children's Anxiety at Anesthesia Induction. Children's Health Care 2008, 37: 196-209. DOI: 10.1080/02739610802151522.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreparing Children for Invasive Procedures and Surgery
Blount R, McCormick M, MacLaren J, Kain Z. Preparing Children for Invasive Procedures and Surgery. 2008, 93-99. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-476-6_10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive-behavioral interventionsChild anxietyMalleable variablesAdult behaviorBehavioral interventionsPresurgical anxietyOwn negative emotionsLevel of fearMedical anxietyAnxious emotionBehavior of parentsChildren's attentionNegative emotionsNegative temperamentChild distressPsychological interventionsChildren's fearsChild focusChild trainingNeed of interventionAnxietyStaff behaviorPainful aspectsChildren's painMedical procedures
2001
The Use of Auricular Acupuncture to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety
Wang S, Peloquin C, Kain Z. The Use of Auricular Acupuncture to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2001, 93: 1178-1180. PMID: 11682391, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200111000-00024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSensory Stimuli and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Kain Z, Wang S, Mayes L, Krivutza D, Teague B. Sensory Stimuli and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2001, 92: 897-903. PMID: 11273921, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200104000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInduction of anesthesiaChildren Undergoing SurgeryPostoperative day 1Postoperative behavioral changesSensory stimuliPost Hospitalization Behavior QuestionnaireUndergoing surgeryBehavioral recoveryIncreased complianceStimulation groupDay 1AnesthesiaControl groupAnesthesia maskOperating room lightsSurgeryAnxiety of childrenBehavioral interventionsOperating roomChildrenBehavioral changesExhibit low levelsBehavior QuestionnaireInductionAnxiety
2000
Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in women undergoing hysterectomy A repeated-measures design
Kain Z, Sevarino F, Alexander G, Pincus S, Mayes L. Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in women undergoing hysterectomy A repeated-measures design. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2000, 49: 417-422. PMID: 11182434, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3999(00)00189-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative pain responsePreoperative state anxietyPostoperative painPreoperative anxietyPain responseElective abdominal hysterectomyImmediate postoperative painPostoperative pain managementState anxietyAnalgesic consumptionAbdominal hysterectomyPositive predictorPerioperative periodPain managementSurgical managementMultiple time pointsPainRepeated-measures designTime pointsStudy sampleHysterectomySignificant positive predictorPerceived stressWardsAnxietySocial adaptability, cognitive abilities, and other predictors for children’s reactions to surgery
Kain Z, Mayes L, Weisman S, Hofstadter M. Social adaptability, cognitive abilities, and other predictors for children’s reactions to surgery. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2000, 12: 549-554. PMID: 11137417, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(00)00214-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive abilitiesSocial adaptabilityParental anxietyPerioperative anxietyGroup of childrenChild temperamentChildren's reactionsAnxious parentsCorrelational analysisParental stateAdaptive behaviorPersonality characteristicsHigh intelligenceAnxietyAge 3TemperamentChildrenStylePredictorsSurgical childrenPersonalityAbilityRegression analysisHigh levelsIntelligenceParental Presence and a Sedative Premedicant for Children Undergoing Surgery
Kain Z, Mayes L, Wang S, Caramico L, Krivutza D, Hofstadter M. Parental Presence and a Sedative Premedicant for Children Undergoing Surgery. Anesthesiology 2000, 92: 939-946. PMID: 10754612, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200004000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPPIA groupSedative groupOverall careParental presenceParental satisfactionOperating roomParental anxietyInduction of anesthesiaPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsPerioperative periodOral midazolamOral sedativesPreoperative anxietySedative premedicantsAnesthesia maskChildrenSedativesAnxietyAdditive effectChild anxietyEndpointCareStandardized measuresIntervention
1999
Preoperative anxiety and intraoperative anesthetic requirements.
Maranets I, Kain Z. Preoperative anxiety and intraoperative anesthetic requirements. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1999, 89: 1346-51. PMID: 10589606, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199912000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraoperative anesthetic requirementsTrait anxietyMaintenance of anesthesiaAnesthetic requirementsAnxiety levelsLow trait anxietyPropofol doseHigh trait anxietyLaparoscopic tubal ligationIntraoperative propofol requirementsAnesthetic stateDoses of anestheticsCross-sectional studyTubal ligationInitial doseBaseline anxietyAnxious patientsHypnotic componentState anxietyLarger dosesAnxietyInduction doseBispectral index monitoringPatientsDose
1998
Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia versus Sedative Premedication
Kain Z, Mayes L, Wang S, Caramico L, Hofstadter M. Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia versus Sedative Premedication. Anesthesiology 1998, 89: 1147-1156. PMID: 9822003, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199811000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInduction of anesthesiaMidazolam groupControl groupParental presenceOral midazolamEnd pointParental presence groupPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsParental anxiety scoresPerioperative periodPreoperative periodPreoperative anxietySedative premedicationAnesthesia maskAnesthesiaMidazolamOperating roomAnxiety scoresParent anxietyChildrenLess anxietyInterventionAnxietyInduction
1996
Preoperative preparation in children: A cross-sectional study
Kain Z, Mayes L, Caramico L. Preoperative preparation in children: A cross-sectional study. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1996, 8: 508-514. PMID: 8872693, DOI: 10.1016/0952-8180(96)00115-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCross-sectional studyPrevious hospitalizationPreoperative preparation programChild's ageMultivariable regression analysisAnxiety responsesPediatric outpatientsElective surgeryIndependent predictorsChildren's HospitalOutpatient surgeryPreoperative preparationAge of childrenPreoperative programSurgeryOperating roomOverall anxietyAgeHospitalizationChildrenRegression analysisHospitalPredictorsAnxietyInterventionParental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia
Kain Z, Mayes L, Caramico L, Silver D, Spieker M, Nygren M, Anderson G, Rimar S. Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 1996, 84: 1060-1067. PMID: 8623999, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199605000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInduction of anesthesiaSerum cortisol concentrationsLow baseline levelsParental presencePhysiologic measuresBaseline levelsCortisol concentrationsPreoperative behavioral interventionsMultivariate linear regression analysisOutpatient surgeryIntervention groupLinear regression analysisControl groupParent-absent groupBaseline temperamentAnesthesiaBehavioral interventionsChild's ageSignificant differencesChildrenRegression analysisInterventionLow trait anxietyTrait anxietyAnxiety