The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown in Preoperative Period on Fear Anxiety and Physiological Parameters in Children
Ataturk University
162 participants
Mar 25, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises, performed with the assistance of a therapeutic clown during the pre-operative period, on fear, anxiety and physiological parameters in children. This randomised controlled trial included children aged 6-10 years undergoing circumcision surgery. The children were randomised into three groups: a progressive relaxation exercise group led by a therapeutic clown, a progressive relaxation group led by a nurse, and a control group. Fear, anxiety and physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) were assessed before and after the procedure.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Aged between 6 and 10 years,
- Willing to participate in the study,
- Admitted to the clinic for elective circumcision surgery,
- Accessible prior to surgery,
- With no cognitive impairments,
- With no vision or hearing problems were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Children who wished to withdraw from the study during the study period were excluded.
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Interventions
Relaxation exercises help to reduce psychological pressure and tension in individuals by highlighting the difference between relaxation and tension. The therapeutic clown facilitates the release of endorphins, thereby promoting relaxation in situations that cause psychological tension. The combination of the two can create a synergistic effect.
Relaxation exercises help to reduce psychological pressure and tension in individuals by highlighting the difference between relaxation and muscle tension.
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NCT07525388