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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2026; 18(8): 119824
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119824
Published online Aug 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119824
Table 2 Comparison of pain levels between two groups of children, mean ± SD
| Group | Countdown | FLACC rating | ||||
| 6 hours after surgery | 12 hours after surgery | 24 hours after surgery | 48 hours after surgery | 72 hours after surgery | ||
| Observation group | 30 | 2.60 ± 0.62 | 3.13 ± 0.35 | 3.13 ± 0.35 | 2.54 ± 0.26 | 1.69 ± 0.28 |
| Control group | 30 | 2.79 ± 0.41 | 4.37 ± 0.62 | 4.03 ± 0.58 | 3.37 ± 0.45 | 2.58 ± 0.33 |
| t value | 1.377 | 9.523 | 7.240 | 8.781 | 11.343 | |
| P value | 0.174 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
- Citation: Chen S, Dun XQ. Structured game and parental education on postoperative pain and anxiety in children with appendicitis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(8): 119824
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i8/119824.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119824