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The Effect of Supporting the Incision Site With Toys During Mobilization in Children Aged 4-10 Years Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Led by Tarsus University · Updated on 2026-02-23
74
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
41 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of supporting the wound area with a toy during mobilization on pain and fear in children undergoing abdominal surgery. Method: The study was a randomised controlled trial. The study sample consisted of 74 children (Toy: 37, control: 37) who has undergone abdominal surgery between March 2026 and December 2026 at the Mersin University Hospital Pediatric surgery department. The data collection tools used will be the Children Information Form, Wong Baker Pain Scale , Fear scale. In the intervention group, toy will be used after surgery, while the control group will receive routine care. The chils' pain and fear levels will be assessed by the nurse before and after the procedure.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Supporting the Incision Site With Toys During Mobilization in Children Aged 4-10 Years Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 4 and 10 years
- Having undergone abdominal surgery
- Having undergone surgery under general anesthesia
- Having received a single dose of analgesic (paracetamol) after surgery
- Having undergone initial mobilization after surgery
- Volunteering to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous surgical intervention
- Major surgery
- Chronic illness
- The child has visual, hearing, and mental disabilities
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
D
Duygu SÖNMEZ DÜZKAYA, PhD
CONTACT
Y
Yusuf Kızılkaya
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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