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Effect of Postoperative Holistic Nursing Care on Children's Satisfaction and Nursing Image Perception

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2026-04

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of holistic nursing care applied during the postoperative period on children's satisfaction with care and their perception of nursing image. The study will be conducted in the Pediatric Surgery Clinic of Antalya Training and Research Hospital with children aged 8 to 11 years who undergo surgical procedures. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. All children will receive routine postoperative nursing care. In addition to routine care, children in the intervention group will participate in a mandala coloring activity accompanied by music. This supportive activity is designed to help children relax, express their feelings, and improve their hospital experience. Data will be collected using standardized questionnaires that measure children's satisfaction with nursing care and their perception of nurses. The study aims to determine whether holistic nursing practices can improve children's satisfaction and positively influence how they perceive the nursing profession.

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 11 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 8 to 11 years * Hospitalized in the pediatric surgery clinic * Undergoing a surgical procedure * In the postoperative period during hospitalization * Able to communicate verbally * Parent/guardian consent and child assent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires * Hearing impairment preventing participation in music intervention * Severe postoperative complications requiring intensive care * Refusal to participate

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Children's Satisfaction with Nursing Care

Timeframe: During postoperative hospitalization (prior to discharge, approximately 1-3 days after surgery)

Perceived Nursing Image Score

Timeframe: During postoperative hospitalization (prior to discharge, approximately 1-3 days after surgery)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07455266

SponsorAkdeniz University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09

Contact for this trial

Ayla Kaya, RN, PhD

+90 242 310 6103 aylakaya@akdeniz.edu.tr

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