The Effect of Therapeutic Play Applied by Using Toy Nebulizer and Toy Mask on Child’s Fear and Anxiety Level
Project no. 21116 · Status: Kapanmış · 2019
Summary
<p>Aim: In this study, it was aimed to examine the effect of therapeutic play applied</p><p>with a toy nebulizer and toy mask before inhaler treatment on children's fear and</p><p>anxiety.</p><p>Method: The population of the randomized controlled experimental study was</p><p>composed of children aged 3-8 years who applied to the pediatric emergency</p><p>department due to respiratory system disease between February 2021-March 2022.</p><p>84 children who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered to participate in the study</p><p>were included in the sample. “Child Information Form, Child Follow-up Form, Child</p><p>Fear Scale, Child Anxiety Scale-Status and Therapeutic Play Practice Guide were</p><p>used to collect data.</p><p>Results: According to in-group comparisons, after treatment, fear and anxiety</p><p>decreased in the Therapeutic Play Group and increased in the Routine Treatment</p><p>Group (p<0.001). There was a significant difference between the groups in terms of</p><p>children's fear and anxiety levels (p<0.05). Previous nebulization treatment, previous</p><p>visit to the emergency department, and previous hospitalization did not affect the</p><p>pre-treatment and post-treatment fear and anxiety scores (p>0.05). There was a</p><p>significant difference between the groups in terms of accepting the mask and</p><p>compliance with the treatment during treatment (p<0.001).</p><p>Conclusion: As a result of the analyzes, it was found that therapeutic play applied</p><p>with a toy nebulizer and toy mask is an effective method in reducing hospital fear</p><p>and anxiety in children.</p>