Effects of Different Transport Methods on Preoperative Anxiety and Fear in Preschool Children
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age3-6
SponsorEge University
About this trial
Preoperative anxiety and fear are common among preschool children undergoing surgery and may negatively affect perioperative cooperation and postoperative recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effects of three different operating room transport methods (walking with a parent, stretcher transport, and battery-powered ride-on car transport) on preoperative anxiety and fear levels in preschool children undergoing day surgery. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of child-friendly, non-pharmacological interventions to improve the perioperative experience of children.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children aged 3-6 years (36-72 months)
Scheduled to undergo elective surgery in the Department of Pediatric Surgery
Able to communicate appropriately for their age
Have sufficient cognitive development to respond to the study assessment scales
Disqualifiers
Presence of visual, hearing, or communication impairments that could interfere with study participation
Receipt of premedication requiring sedation due to an emergency condition
Presence of severe pain that could affect anxiety assessment before surgery
Inability to safely use the battery-powered ride-on car because of physical or mobility limitations before surgery
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Operating Room Transport by Walking with Parent
- Operating Room Transport by Stretcher
- Operating Room Transport by Battery-Powered Ride-on Car
Treatment groups
66 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov