Interactive Robot on Pre-operative Anxiety and Fear of Children
Condition: Surgery
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The aim of this study is to determine the effect of preoperative preparation applied with an
      interactive robot on children's preoperative anxiety and fear levels.

      Hypothesis;

      H1: Pre-operative preparation with an interactive robot has an effect on the anxiety level of
      children H2: Pre-operative preparation with an interactive robot has an effect on the fear
      level of children H3: The anxiety levels of children in intervention and control groups are
      different after the pre-operative preparation H4: The fear levels of children in intervention
      and control groups are different after the pre-operative preparation
    

Detailed description: 
      The use of interactive robots can be preferred as a remarkable method of communication with
      hospitalized children. In this way, it will be easier for the children to understand the
      procedure and they will be able to communicate easily with healthcare professionals. Children
      may develop a sense of control and the level of anxiety and fear they experience may decrease
      when they interact with robots. It is reported in the literature that children show more
      interest in robots than they do in adults. In addition, children see social robots as living
      creatures, not as devices, and children who spend time with them for a long time adopt them
      as friends. In a study, a social humanoid robot was used to prepare children aged 7-12 (n =
      11) regarding the cancer diagnosis process and interventional procedures. According to the
      results of the study, the children's stress, depression, and anger during the treatment
      decreased significantly. Interactive robots positively affect postoperative mobilization in
      children undergoing day surgery and reduce the anxiety level of children before mobilization.
      As a result, it may be easier for children to cope with stress with the use of interactive
      and humanoid robots. Also, interactive robots can facilitate cooperation between the child
      and the nurse by playing an intermediary role in communication with children. Determining the
      effects of interactive robots on children by using them before the surgical procedure is
      important to ensure the active participation of children in the surgical process in pediatric
      surgery clinics. It is thought that this research is important in terms of interventions
      which appropriate to the supportive care role of nurses and will contribute to the
      literature.
    

Intervention name(s): interactive robot group
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): Intervention group will receive one day pre-operative preparation intervention applied by researcher. Preparation will be 30-40 minutes long
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: Two group with conventional therapy control group
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Supportive Care
Keywords: minor surgical procedures; nursing; interactive robot; chlidren