RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06599853

Fever Education Given to Parents of Children Presenting to the Emergency Department With Fever

Evaluation of the Effect of Fever Education Given to Parents of Children Presenting to the Emergency Department With Fever on Parental Anxiety Level and Fever Management

Sponsor

Merve YETİMOĞLU

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Fever

Summary

Fever is a common symptom of childhood, especially between the ages of one and five, and is the main reason for emergency room visits. These emergency room visits are due to parents incorrect information and practices regarding fever management. This situation causes an increase in parental anxiety and failure to provide fever management. In line with this information, this study was planned to evaluate the effects of education given to parents of children presenting to the emergency room with fever on parental anxiety level and fever management.

Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at whether giving parents educational information about managing fever at home can help reduce their anxiety and improve how they care for their child when they have a fever. The study takes place in an emergency department setting. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a parent or caregiver of a child between 1 and 5 years old - Your child has been brought to the emergency room with a fever - Your child received a "green" triage code (meaning their condition is not immediately life-threatening) - You are able to read and speak Turkish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has a diagnosed chronic illness or is currently receiving treatment for one - Your child has a history of febrile seizures (seizures triggered by fever) - Your child requires home mechanical ventilation - You (the parent) have a diagnosed psychiatric condition Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERFever Education

Another aspect of this research that is different from other studies is that a retention test will be applied to the participants after the pre-test and post-test, and the long-term effect of the training given will be examined. In this direction, it is aimed to reduce the inappropriate use of emergency services, the use of unnecessary tests and the increasing health system costs. It is aimed to prevent crowding in the emergency department by reducing the inappropriate use of emergency services.