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The Effect of Distraction Methods Used During Inhalation Therapy on Children's Fear and Anxiety
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University
Summary
It was aimed to examine the effects of distraction methods used during inhalation therapy on children's fear and anxiety. Hypothesis: Hypothesis 0 (H0): There is no difference between the fear and anxiety levels of children who received normal nebulizer + mask + distraction techniques and toy type nebulizer + toy mask during inhaler treatment and the children in the control group. Hypothesis 1 (H1): The fear and anxiety levels of children who received normal nebulizer + mask + distraction techniques during inhaler treatment are lower than the children in the control group. Hypothesis 2 (H2): The fear and anxiety levels of children who were applied a toy type nebulizer + toy mask during inhaler treatment are lower than the children in the control group. Hypothesis 3 (H3): The fear and anxiety levels of children who were treated with a toy type nebulizer + toy mask during inhaler treatment were lower than those of children who were treated with a normal nebulizer + mask + distraction techniques.
Official title: The Effect of Distraction Methods Used During Inhalation Therapy on Children's Fear and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-04-08
Completion Date
2024-12-08
Last Updated
2024-07-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Children's Fear and Anxiety normal nebulizer and mask+ distraction
Children in group 2 will receive their inhaler treatment with a normal nebulizer and mask, while at the same time one of the distraction techniques of their choice (drawing a picture, reading a story or watching an age-appropriate cartoon) will be applied.
Children's Fear and Anxiety a toy nebulizer and a toy mask
Children in Group 3 will receive their inhaler treatment using a toy nebulizer and a toy mask.
Locations (1)
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Atakum, Turkey (Türkiye)