Preoperative Gamified Breathing Exercise on Anxiety and Delirium in Children.
Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Recovery Delirium Observation in Children Who Underwent Gamified Breathing Exercise
Bozok University
80 participants
Mar 3, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria4
- Children aged 3 to 7 years (preschool age).
- Scheduled for elective (planned) surgery at Bursa Uludag University Hospital.
- Physical status classified as ASA I or ASA II.
- Children and parents who volunteer to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria5
- Children with chronic neurological or psychiatric disorders.
- Children with existing respiratory system diseases that prevent breathing exercises.
- Children or parents with communication barriers (e.g., severe hearing or speech impairment).
- Children undergoing emergency (non-elective) surgery.
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Interventions
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.
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NCT07408037