This study aims to determine the effects of playing with therapeutic toys made by nursing students on children's fear and pain levels towards treatment and the satisfaction levels of student nurses and parents.
There are a limited number of studies in the literature examining the effects of therapeutic play implemented by nursing students. Although there are many studies showing that therapeutic play intervention is an effective intervention for sick children, it is seen that these studies are mostly conducted by researchers or clinical staff, and nursing students who have been in pediatric wards for a long time due to their clinical practices are far from therapeutic play practices. Therapeutic play may be a way for nursing students to initiate communication with children more easily. Therefore, there is a need for large-scale studies including nursing students. Starting from their student years, nursing students using therapeutic play as a means of communication with sick children may make them more willing to use such activities in their professional lives. In addition, determining the satisfaction levels is important for the continuation of such studies in clinical practice.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
64
The children in the experimental group were given a therapeutic toy designed for them by the student nurse half an hour before the treatment, the toy and game were introduced, and they were allowed to play with this toy for half an hour, accompanied by the student nurse.
Selcuk University
Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)
Child and Parent Information Form
This form, developed by the researcher in line with the literature, was created to determine the descriptive characteristics of children and parents receiving inpatient treatment. This form was filled out by the parents of the children receiving inpatient treatment, using a face-to-face interview technique, half an hour before the treatment.
Time frame: First measurement: 30 minute before treatment
Wong-Baker Pain Scale
It was developed by Wong and Baker in 1988. Patients' pain levels are evaluated by numbering their facial expressions. The numbering is as follows; "0" No pain, "1" A little pain, "2" A little more, "3" A lot more, "4" Quite a lot, "5" The most severe pain level. An increase in the score indicates that the severity of the pain also increases. This form was filled just before treatment.
Time frame: First measurement: Just before treatment
Child Fear Scale
It was developed by McMurtry and his colleagues to measure the fear levels of children aged 4-10. The scale is used to measure the child's fear level. The CQ is a scale that evaluates between 0-4, consisting of five drawn facial expressions ranging from a neutral expression (0=no fear) to a frightened face (4=severe fear). This form was filled just before treatment.
Time frame: First measurement: Just before treatment
Wong-Baker Pain Scale
It was developed by Wong and Baker in 1988. Patients' pain levels are evaluated by numbering their facial expressions. The numbering is as follows; "0" No pain, "1" A little pain, "2" A little more, "3" A lot more, "4" Quite a lot, "5" The most severe pain level. An increase in the score indicates that the severity of the pain also increases. This form was measured a second time immediately after treatment.
Time frame: Second measurement: within five minutes after the treatment is completedAfter treatment
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Child Fear Scale
It was developed by McMurtry and his colleagues to measure the fear levels of children aged 4-10. The scale is used to measure the child's fear level. The CQ is a scale that evaluates between 0-4, consisting of five drawn facial expressions ranging from a neutral expression (0=no fear) to a frightened face (4=severe fear). This form was measured a second time immediately after treatment.
Time frame: Second measurement: within five minutes after the treatment is completed
Student Satisfaction Survey
The form prepared by the researchers specifically asked about the student nurses' satisfaction with making toys and playing with the sick child. It was filled out by the student nurses after the treatment.
Time frame: Within five minutes after the treatment is completed
Parent Satisfaction Survey
The form prepared by the researchers specifically asked about parents' satisfaction with student nurses making toys and playing games for their children. It was filled out by parents after the treatment.
Time frame: Within five minutes after the treatment is completed