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The Effect of the Cold Arm Sling Elevation Pillow on Postoperative Anxiety and Comfort in Children
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn whether the use of a "cold and arm sling elevation pillow" affects anxiety and comfort levels in children aged 7-12 years undergoing surgery for upper extremity fractures. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow reduce postoperative anxiety levels in children? * Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow increase postoperative comfort levels in children? Researchers will compare the experimental group (using the specially designed cold and arm sling elevation pillow) with the control group (receiving standard clinical care, including standard pillows and separate ice packs) to see the effects of the integrated pillow on anxiety and comfort. Participants will: * Receive education before surgery based on their randomly assigned group (experimental or control), * Use the assigned elevation and cold application method for the first 24 hours following surgery, * Complete anxiety and comfort assessment scales at four different time points: before the intervention, just before surgery, 6 hours after surgery, and at the time of discharge.
Official title: The Effect of Cold and Arm Sling Elevation Pillow on Postoperative Anxiety and Comfort in Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2027-11-01
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Cold and arm sling elevation pillow
This intervention consists of a combined, non-pharmacological nursing approach that includes cold therapy, an arm sling, and an elevation pillow. The cold therapy, planned to reduce postoperative edema and pain, is designed to be integrated into the elevation pillow in a manner compatible with the arm sling. The elevation pillow used in this intervention is suitable for cold therapy and can be easily converted into an arm sling when needed. In addition, cold therapy can be maintained during mobilization when the elevation pillow is transformed into the arm sling form.
Standard postoperative care
Standard care includes the routine use of a standard elevation pillow and a standard cold gel pack available in the clinic.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Sarıyer, Turkey (Türkiye)