A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a mHealth Application as a Family Educational and Supportive Tool in Children Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy Perioperative Process Compared to Standard Care

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of a mobile health (mHealth) application as a supportive educational tool for families of children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. These surgeries often cause distress for children and their families, with anxiety and postoperative complications such as pain, fever, vomiting, and bleeding creating challenges during recovery. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of this mHealth app with standard care in reducing caregiver anxiety and improving perioperative outcomes. The study involves two groups: one receiving access to the mHealth application, which provides educational content and support from the pre-admission visit through the seventh day after surgery or follow-up; the other group receives standard care consisting of oral and printed information provided by nurses and physicians. Nurses will instruct families in the intervention group on using the app. This randomized trial compares these two approaches to determine their impact on caregiver anxiety and preparation. Participants will be assessed at several points, including before surgery, immediately prior to the operating room, and seven days after surgery. Researchers will measure caregiver anxiety, children's distress, and preparedness for hospitalization and surgery. They will also evaluate the social and health impact of introducing the mHealth app. The total participation duration spans from pre-admission to one week after surgery, with monitoring of anxiety and other outcomes throughout.

Effectiveness of a mHealth Application as a Family Supportive Tool in Pediatric Otolaryngology Perioperative Process