RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07408037

Preoperative Gamified Breathing Exercise on Anxiety and Delirium in Children.

Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Recovery Delirium Observation in Children Who Underwent Gamified Breathing Exercise

Sponsor

Bozok University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Mar 3, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Postoperative Complications Preoperative Anxiety (Ameliyat Öncesi Anksiyete)Emergence Delirium (Derlenme Deliryumu)Pediatric Patients

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of preoperative gamified breathing exercises on preoperative anxiety and postoperative emergence delirium in children. The intervention includes games like ball blowing and bubble blowing. Anxiety is measured using the mYPAS-SF scale, and delirium is assessed with the PAED scale.

Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 7 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether a fun, game-based breathing exercise app used before surgery can help reduce anxiety and post-surgery confusion (called delirium) in young children aged 3 to 7 who are scheduled for planned (non-emergency) surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 3 and 7 years old (preschool age) - Your child is scheduled for planned (elective) surgery at Bursa Uludag University Hospital - Your child is generally healthy or has only a minor health condition (ASA I or II) - Both you and your child are willing to take part and sign consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has a chronic neurological or psychiatric condition - Your child has a respiratory disease that would prevent doing breathing exercises - Your child or family has significant communication barriers (such as severe hearing or speech problems) - Your child's surgery is an emergency procedure Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGamified Breathing Exercises

The intervention involves providing preoperative training to children and their parents on gamified breathing exercises starting 48-72 hours before surgery. Children choose from various interactive breathing games, including: Ball Blowing: Blowing cotton or ping-pong balls across a surface using a straw. Bubble Blowing: Blowing soap bubbles to promote slow, deep exhalation. Candle Blowing: Practicing controlled breathing by blowing out candles. Tissue/Paper Blowing: Using breath to lift tissues or move paper windmills. Participants are instructed to practice these games for 10 minutes every hour, approximately 10-15 times per day, until the day of surgery. All necessary equipment (straws, bubbles, toys) is provided by the researchers.