The Effect of Watching Short Videos on Preoperative Anxiety

Preoperative anxiety is a common issue observed in pediatric patients prior to endoscopic procedures, and it can negatively affect the patient's overall experience. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether watching short videos on platforms such as YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok has an impact on preoperative anxiety levels in pediatric endoscopy patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Anesthesia Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

5 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Samsun University

Samsun, 55090, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study was designed as a prospective randomized trial. Patients aged 6-12 years undergoing endoscopy and/or colonoscopy in the pediatric endoscopy unit will be divided into the video and the control groups. Patients will be taken to the preoperative preparation unit, where those in the video group will watch short videos of their choice on a phone/tablet for 20 minutes under the supervision of their parents. The control group will receive standard preoperative preparation. Anxiety levels will be assessed using the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) at six different time points: upon entry to the pre-procedural preparation room (T1), upon exiting the pre-procedural preparation room (T2), in the procedure room (T3), upon entry to the recovery unit (T4), at the 15th minute in the recovery unit (T5), and upon exiting the recovery unit (T6). Additionally, the indication for the procedure (e.g., celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), history of prior endoscopy/colonoscopy, oxygen saturation (SPO2%), heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP) during the procedure, and the duration of monitoring in the recovery unit will also be recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 5-12 years undergoing endoscopy and/or colonoscopy, classified as ASA I-II

Exclusion criteria

Patients under 5, over 12, or with ASA score >2
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Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) scores

Time frame: 1 hour

Anxiety scores assessed and recorded at six distinct time points-namely, entry to the pre-procedural preparation room (T1), exit from the pre-procedural preparation room (T2), in the procedure room (T3), entry to the recovery unit (T4), at the 15th minute in the recovery unit (T5), and exit from the recovery unit (T6)-constitute the primary outcome of the study.

Secondary outcomes

Recovery Time

Time frame: 1 hour

The duration of patient monitoring in the recovery unit post-procedure, as assessed by the Modified Aldrete Score, is designated as the secondary outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Samsun University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Watching Short Videos on Preoperative Anxiety in Pediatric Endoscopy Patients: A Prospective Randomized Study

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Sep 19, 2024
Registry last updated: Dec 5, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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