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
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Operating Room Transport by Walking with Parent
Procedure/SurgeryParticipants are transported to the operating room by walking with a parent according to the hospital's routine practice.
Operating Room Transport by Stretcher
Procedure/SurgeryParticipants are transported to the operating room using a stretcher.
Operating Room Transport by Battery-Powered Ride-on Car
Procedure/SurgeryParticipants are transported to the operating room using an age-appropriate battery-powered ride-on car accompanied by the researcher.
Treatment groups
66 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: Routine Walking with ParentActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Stretcher TransportExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Battery-Powered Ride-on Car TransportExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Preoperative Anxiety Level
Preoperative anxiety levels will be assessed using the Children's Anxiety Scale-State (CAS-S), a visual thermometer-like scale with scores ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate higher levels of state anxiety. Scores will be compared among preschool children transported to the operating room by walking with a parent, stretcher, or battery-powered ride-on car.
Time frame
Immediately before transfer to the operating room (preoperative period).Secondary outcomes
1
Preoperative Fear Level
Preoperative fear levels will be assessed using the Children's Fear Scale (CFS), which consists of five facial expressions and is scored from 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates no fear, while a score of 4 indicates severe fear. Higher scores indicate higher levels of fear. Scores will be compared among preschool children transported to the operating room by walking with a parent, stretcher, or battery-powered ride-on car.
Time frame
Immediately before transfer to the operating room (preoperative period)Locations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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