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Video-Guided Jaw Relaxation and Breathing Exercises in Children With Burns
Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of video-guided jaw relaxation and video-guided breathing exercises on anxiety, fear, and dressing duration in children with burns. Children aged 4-10 years receiving inpatient care in a pediatric burn unit will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: video-guided jaw relaxation, video-guided breathing exercise, or control. Children in the intervention groups will perform the assigned exercise simultaneously with a 5-minute video before burn dressing, while children in the control group will receive routine care. Anxiety and fear will be assessed at three time points: before the intervention (T1), immediately after the intervention and before dressing (T2), and immediately after dressing (T3). Dressing duration will also be recorded. The study will determine whether these brief, video-guided non-pharmacological interventions reduce anxiety and fear associated with burn dressing and affect dressing duration in children.
Official title: Effects of Video-Guided Jaw Relaxation and Breathing Exercises on Anxiety, Fear, and Dressing Duration in Children With Burns: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2027-06-01
Completion Date
2028-06-01
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Video-Guided Jaw Relaxation
1\. Video-Guided Jaw Relaxation Intervention Description: Children assigned to this group will receive a 5-minute video-guided jaw relaxation intervention before burn dressing. The video will demonstrate allowing the lower jaw to drop slightly, keeping the tongue relaxed on the floor of the mouth, relaxing the lips, and following a slow inhale-exhale-rest breathing rhythm. Children will be instructed to perform the demonstrated exercises simultaneously while watching the video. Immediately after the 5-minute intervention, anxiety and fear will be assessed before the dressing procedure.
Video-Guided Breathing Exercise
Children assigned to this group will receive a 5-minute video-guided breathing exercise before burn dressing. The video will demonstrate a slow inhale-exhale-rest breathing rhythm, and children will be instructed to perform the breathing exercise simultaneously while watching the video. The video will not include any instructions regarding relaxation of the jaw, tongue, or lips. Immediately after the 5-minute intervention, anxiety and fear will be assessed before the dressing procedure.