CompletedNot Applicable

Use of Play Dough in Children Receiving Nebulizer Therapy

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2021-10-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to present the results of the effect of playing with play dough on treatment compliance in children aged 3-6 years receiving nebulizer therapy. In the randomized controlled study, 80 children who were hospitalized in the pediatric ward of a public hospital and met the inclusion criteria were equally divided into 2 groups. Play dough was played while receiving nebulizer therapy for the children in group 1 (research group). Play dough was not used for the children in the 2nd group. The compliance of the children in the two groups to the treatment was evaluated with the Child's Adherence to Nebulizer Treatment Evaluation Form (CANTEF).

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent's consent to participate in the study * Stable clinical status * The child's motor skills should be at a level to be able to play with play dough and should be developed according to his age, * The child's ability to speak and understand Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: * Any physical or mental disability that prevents the child from playing with play dough * The child has a behavior disorder or disease that causes maladaptive behavior

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What they're measuring

Identifying the child's adherence with nebulizer therapy

Timeframe: Children's behavior and vital signs were evaluated 5 minutes before the treatment. evaluated for 15 minutes during treatment. Evaluation was done every 5 minutes.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05779826

SponsorMaltepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-15

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