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In this article, we review published research evaluating the effectiveness of preparation interventions for adult patients undergoing surgery or invasive medical procedures. This review is meant to assist practitioners in selecting or designing an intervention. In general, preparation interventions have been shown to be effective across a range of health outcomes. However, the relative efficacy...