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The Effect of Supporting the Incision Site With Toys During Mobilization in Children Aged 4-10 Years Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Sponsor: Tarsus University
Summary
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.
Official title: The Effect of Supporting the Incision Site With Toys During Mobilization on Pain and Fear Levels in Children Aged 4-10 Years Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
74
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-12-15
Last Updated
2026-02-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Toy Group
Children in this group will be supported with a plush toy immediately before the incision sites are processed and will continue to be supported throughout mobilization. When the child is transferred to the hospital bed, the support with the plush toy will be discontinued. Children in this group will receive parental support as part of the clinic's routine.
Locations (1)
Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)