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NCT Number: NCT06593002

The Effect of Therapeutic Play on Children's Pain and Fear and Parents and Students' Satisfaction Levels

This study aims to determine the effects of playing with therapeutic toys made by nursing students on children's fear and pain levels towards treatment and the satisfaction levels of student nurses and parents.

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Key information

Conditions

Child Behavior Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Anxiety and Fear Behavior Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

3 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Selcuk University

Konya, Selcuklu, 42100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

There are a limited number of studies in the literature examining the effects of therapeutic play implemented by nursing students. Although there are many studies showing that therapeutic play intervention is an effective intervention for sick children, it is seen that these studies are mostly conducted by researchers or clinical staff, and nursing students who have been in pediatric wards for a long time due to their clinical practices are far from therapeutic play practices. Therapeutic play may be a way for nursing students to initiate communication with children more easily. Therefore, there is a need for large-scale studies including nursing students. Starting from their student years, nursing students using therapeutic play as a means of communication with sick children may make them more willing to use such activities in their professional lives. In addition, determining the satisfaction levels is important for the continuation of such studies in clinical practice.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Having a child aged 3-6
  • Having at least two days of inpatient treatment in the hospital (to gain experience with medication administration)
  • Being accompanied by a parent
  • Having one invasive drug treatment ordered by a doctor - Knowing and speaking Turkish
  • Being willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Those who are in intensive care,
  • Those who have undergone surgery,
  • Those who do not have a companion with their mother,
  • Children with neurological and psychological disorders and parents,
  • Children who only receive oral medication (as the level of pain and fear related to treatment will be low)

Treatment and study plan

therapeutic play

Behavioral

The children in the experimental group were given a therapeutic toy designed for them by the student nurse half an hour before the treatment, the toy and game were introduced, and they were allowed to play with this toy for half an hour, accompanied by the student nurse.

Primary outcomes

  1. Child and Parent Information Form

    Time frame: First measurement: 30 minute before treatment

    This form, developed by the researcher in line with the literature, was created to determine the descriptive characteristics of children and parents receiving inpatient treatment. This form was filled out by the parents of the children receiving inpatient treatment, using a face-to-face interview technique, half an hour before the treatment.

  2. Wong-Baker Pain Scale

    Time frame: First measurement: Just before treatment

    It was developed by Wong and Baker in 1988. Patients' pain levels are evaluated by numbering their facial expressions. The numbering is as follows; "0" No pain, "1" A little pain, "2" A little more, "3" A lot more, "4" Quite a lot, "5" The most severe pain level. An increase in the score indicates that the severity of the pain also increases. This form was filled just before treatment.

  3. Child Fear Scale

    Time frame: First measurement: Just before treatment

    It was developed by McMurtry and his colleagues to measure the fear levels of children aged 4-10. The scale is used to measure the child's fear level. The CQ is a scale that evaluates between 0-4, consisting of five drawn facial expressions ranging from a neutral expression (0=no fear) to a frightened face (4=severe fear). This form was filled just before treatment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Wong-Baker Pain Scale

    Time frame: Second measurement: within five minutes after the treatment is completedAfter treatment

    It was developed by Wong and Baker in 1988. Patients' pain levels are evaluated by numbering their facial expressions. The numbering is as follows; "0" No pain, "1" A little pain, "2" A little more, "3" A lot more, "4" Quite a lot, "5" The most severe pain level. An increase in the score indicates that the severity of the pain also increases. This form was measured a second time immediately after treatment.

  2. Child Fear Scale

    Time frame: Second measurement: within five minutes after the treatment is completed

    It was developed by McMurtry and his colleagues to measure the fear levels of children aged 4-10. The scale is used to measure the child's fear level. The CQ is a scale that evaluates between 0-4, consisting of five drawn facial expressions ranging from a neutral expression (0=no fear) to a frightened face (4=severe fear). This form was measured a second time immediately after treatment.

  3. Student Satisfaction Survey

    Time frame: Within five minutes after the treatment is completed

    The form prepared by the researchers specifically asked about the student nurses' satisfaction with making toys and playing with the sick child. It was filled out by the student nurses after the treatment.

  4. Parent Satisfaction Survey

    Time frame: Within five minutes after the treatment is completed

    The form prepared by the researchers specifically asked about parents' satisfaction with student nurses making toys and playing games for their children. It was filled out by parents after the treatment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Selcuk University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Pre-Treatment Therapeutic Play With Nursing Students on Children's Pain and Fear and on the Satisfaction Levels of Parents and Students

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Sep 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Sep 19, 2024

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