Postoperative Holistic Nursing Care for Children's Satisfaction and Nursing Image
Official title: Effect of Postoperative Holistic Nursing Care on Children's Satisfaction and Perception of the Nursing Profession: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Akdeniz University · NCT07455266 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This randomized trial tests whether a holistic nursing activity—mandala coloring with music—during the day of surgery improves satisfaction with care and how children view nursing among 8- to 11-year-olds in a pediatric surgery unit.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Akdeniz University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 18, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 12, 2027 |
| Study ends | February 12, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07455266 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 8–11-year-old children hospitalized for surgery at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Surgery Clinic who can communicate verbally and have parental consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with cognitive or hearing impairments that prevent participation in the activity or those experiencing severe postoperative complications may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a single-center, parallel-group randomized controlled trial evaluating whether adding a holistic nursing intervention to routine postoperative care improves pediatric patients' satisfaction with nursing and their perception of nurses. Children aged 8–11 undergoing surgery will be assigned to either standard postoperative care or standard care plus mandala coloring with music during their hospital stay. Outcomes will be measured using validated questionnaires at specified time points to assess satisfaction and perceived nursing image. The study aims to determine if integrating creative, relaxing activities into postoperative care can enhance the patient experience. Conducted at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, it plans to enroll 70 participants evenly across groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children may report higher satisfaction with care and a more positive view of nurses during the hospital stay.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests that holistic and creative interventions can improve patient experience in pediatrics, but this specific combination during the postoperative period is novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where it's running
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Antalya Training and Research Hospital - Pediatric Surgery Clinic
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Semra Erol — Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing
- Study coordinator: Ayla Kaya, RN, PhD
- Email: aylakaya@akdeniz.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 242 310 6103
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.