Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:40 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-31 @ 8:29 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07029633
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-06-19
First Post:
2025-06-11
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effect of Cartoon and Storytelling on the Children's Fear and Anxiety Levels During Inhalation Therapy With Nebulizer in Emergency Department
Sponsor:
Pamukkale University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Cartoon and Storytelling on the Children's Fear and Anxiety Levels During Inhalation Therapy With Nebulizer in Emergency Department
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2025-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Inhalation therapy with a nebulizer is a non-invasive and easy-to-use technology. However, the use of masks and the loud, unpleasant sound of the nebulizer can cause fear and anxiety in children. For nebulizer inhalation therapy to be effective, it is important to reduce children's fear and anxiety and to increase their compliance with treatment. Simple and inexpensive distraction methods can be used to achieve this. The results show that cartoon and storytelling methods reduce fear and anxiety in children undergoing inhalation therapy with the nebulizer.
Detailed Description:
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of cartoons and storytelling during nebulizer inhalation treatment on procedure-related fear and anxiety in children. This randomized controlled study employed a 3-arm parallel design with 99 children aged 5-8 receiving nebulizer therapy in the pediatric emergency department. Groups 1 and 2 served as the experimental groups, while Group 3 acted as the control group, with no intervention addressing fear and anxiety. Group 1 utilized storytelling as a distraction, while Group 2 watched cartoons. Data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Child Follow-Up Form, the Children's Anxiety Meter-State, and the Child Fear Scale.
In the study, parental presence was ensured during the procedure in all groups. For this reason, parents were informed, and their questions about inhalation treatment with nebulizers were answered before data collection to reduce parents' stress and anxiety in all groups and to prevent children from being affected by their parents' emotional situation. The parents were seated in a comfortable chair beside the children's bed.
Before the inhalation treatment with a nebulizer, the procedure was explained to the child according to the child's developmental level, the fear and anxiety levels of the children were evaluated, and their cardiorespiratory rates were measured. Then, inhalation therapy with a nebulizer was started. During the procedure, children's anxiety levels, crying situations, and cardiorespiratory rates were measured. After the procedure, the nebulizer was turned off, the mask was removed, and their faces were cleaned. The children's fear and anxiety levels were evaluated for the last time, and their cardiorespiratory rates were measured. The duration of the inhalation treatment was approximately 15 minutes.
In the study, parental presence was ensured during the procedure in all groups. For this reason, parents were informed, and their questions about inhalation treatment with nebulizers were answered before data collection to reduce parents' stress and anxiety in all groups and to prevent children from being affected by their parents' emotional situation. The parents were seated in a comfortable chair beside the children's bed.
Before the inhalation treatment with a nebulizer, the procedure was explained to the child according to the child's developmental level, the fear and anxiety levels of the children were evaluated, and their cardiorespiratory rates were measured. Then, inhalation therapy with a nebulizer was started. During the procedure, children's anxiety levels, crying situations, and cardiorespiratory rates were measured. After the procedure, the nebulizer was turned off, the mask was removed, and their faces were cleaned. The children's fear and anxiety levels were evaluated for the last time, and their cardiorespiratory rates were measured. The duration of the inhalation treatment was approximately 15 minutes.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: