RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06523413

Effect of Game Activity and Stress Ball on Anxiety and Vital Signs

Effectiveness of Game Activity and Stress Ball on Preoperative Anxiety and Vital Signs

Sponsor

Suleyman Demirel University

Enrollment

75 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety Arthroplasty Complications

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effect of game activity and stress ball use on preoperative anxiety and vital signs in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of these methods (game activity, stress ball use) on patients' anxiety and vital signs. The research involves three groups: one group will engage in a game activity, another group will use a stress ball, and the control group will receive no intervention. Patients over 18 years of age who pass the Mini-Cog test, demonstrate cognitive competence and meet other sampling criteria will be included in the study. Data will be collected using the State Anxiety Scale, a vital signs and pain level form, and a descriptive characteristics form.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether playing simple games or using a stress ball during the pre-surgery waiting period can reduce anxiety and help stabilize vital signs in patients scheduled for total knee replacement surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are scheduled for total knee replacement (arthroplasty) surgery - You passed a basic cognitive screening test (Mini-Cog) - You can understand, read, and write in Turkish - You have no hearing or speech problems - You have a companion accompanying you **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not want to participate - Your overall condition is unstable - Your vital signs have suddenly changed - You have a psychiatric disorder or are using antidepressant medications - You have dementia or another cognitive/mental illness Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGame activity

A game determined by the researcher will be played with the patients in the patient room.

DEVICEStres Ball

Patients will use the stress ball for 15 minutes.

Locations(1)

Isparta Şehir Hastanesi

Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)

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