CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Therapeutic Storytelling on Fear, Screen Time, and Parental Stress Among Hospitalized Children

Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2024-06-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether therapeutic story reading reduces fear levels, problematic media use, and parental stress in hospitalized preschool children. It will also examine the effectiveness of this intervention when integrated into routine nursing care. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does therapeutic story reading reduce children's fear of nursing interventions and medical materials? Does therapeutic story reading reduce problematic media use in hospitalized children? Does therapeutic story reading reduce parental stress levels? Researchers will compare a therapeutic story reading intervention to routine care to determine whether the intervention improves psychological outcomes in hospitalized children and their parents. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group Complete baseline assessments before the intervention (Intervention group) Participate in therapeutic story reading sessions for three consecutive days (Control group) Receive routine hospital care Complete post-intervention assessments after the study period Children's fear levels will be assessed using the Fear of Children Against Nursing Interventions and Used Materials Scale (FCANIM). Parental outcomes will be measured using the Problematic Media Use Measure (PMUM) and the Parental Stress Scale (PSS).

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4-6 years * Able to speak and understand Turkish * Hospitalized in the pediatric ward for at least 3 days * No diagnosed cognitive impairment * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Children who do not speak or understand Turkish * Hospital stay expected to be less than 3 days * Presence of diagnosed cognitive impairment or developmental disorder that would interfere with participation * Children whose parent or legal guardian does not provide informed consent * Children with a medical condition requiring intensive care or isolation precautions that would prevent participation in the intervention

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Scale Of Fear In Children Against Nursing Interventions And Used Materials

Timeframe: At baseline (prior to the intervention) and immediately after completion of the 3-day intervention period.

Problematic Media Use Measure

Timeframe: At baseline (prior to the intervention) and immediately after completion of the 3-day intervention period.

Parental Stress Scale

Timeframe: At baseline (prior to the intervention) and immediately after completion of the 3-day intervention period.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07418515

SponsorKarabuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

The Scale Of Fear In Children Against Nursing Interventions And Used Materials

Timeframe: At baseline (prior to the intervention) and immediately after completion of the 3-day intervention period.

Problematic Media Use Measure

Timeframe: At baseline (prior to the intervention) and immediately after completion of the 3-day intervention period.

Parental Stress Scale

Timeframe: At baseline (prior to the intervention) and immediately after completion of the 3-day intervention period.