Parental Self-Efficacy for Child Autonomy and Postoperative Pain in Children Undergoing Minor Surgery

NCT07381673 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: AICU-MS-PAIN-2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the relationship between parental self-efficacy in supporting child autonomy and postoperative pain levels in children undergoing minor surgical procedures. The study will be conducted with children aged 3 to 18 years and their parents at a single hospital in Turkey.Participation in the study is voluntary. Parents will be asked to complete questionnaires assessing their confidence in supporting their child's autonomy during the surgical process. Children's postoperative pain levels will be assessed using an age-appropriate pain rating scale during the early postoperative period.No experimental treatment or additional medical procedures will be performed as part of this study. All data will be collected as part of routine care and questionnaire assessments. The results of this study are expected to contribute to improved family-centered perioperative care for children undergoing minor surgery.

Conditions

Postoperative Pain

Keywords

Parental Self-Efficacy; Child Autonomy; Postoperative Pain; Minor Surgery; Pediatric Nursing; Family-Centered Care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Postoperative Pain Level

  Postoperative pain intensity measured using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, scored from 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain). Pain assessments will be conducted at multiple predefined time points during the early postoperative period.

  At 0, 2, and 6 hours after surgery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Parental Self-Efficacy for Child Autonomy

  Preoperative period, prior to surgery

Study Arms (1)

Children Undergoing Minor Surgery

This cohort includes children aged 3 to 18 years undergoing minor surgical procedures and their parents. Participants are observed prospectively to assess parental self-efficacy for supporting child autonomy and children's postoperative pain levels. No intervention beyond routine clinical care is applied.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of children aged 3 to 18 years undergoing minor surgical procedures and their parents or legal guardians at a single state hospital in Turkey.

You may qualify if:

• Children aged 3 to 18 years
• Scheduled for minor surgical procedures
• Able to understand and respond to age-appropriate pain assessment tools
• Parents or legal guardians able to read and understand Turkish
• Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of chronic pain conditions
• Neurological or cognitive disorders that may interfere with pain assessment
• Requirement for postoperative intensive care
• Incomplete completion of data collection forms

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Agri Ibrahim Cecen University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dogubayazit State Hospital

Ağrı, Dogubeyazit, 04400, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Polkki T, Pietila AM, Vehvilainen-Julkunen K, Laukkala H, Ryhanen P. Parental views on participation in their child's pain relief measures and recommendations to health care providers. J Pediatr Nurs. 2002 Aug;17(4):270-8. doi: 10.1053/jpdn.2002.126714.

  PMID: 12219326 BACKGROUND

• Semerci R, Unver S, Yildizeli Topcu S, Turan FN, Akgun Kostak M, Yildiz Findik U. Adaptation of Parental Self-Efficacy Scale for Child Autonomy Toward Minor Surgery to Turkish. J Perianesth Nurs. 2022 Oct;37(5):632-639. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.06.098. Epub 2022 May 7.

  PMID: 35537932 BACKGROUND

• Calcaterra V, Ostuni S, Bonomelli I, Mencherini S, Brunero M, Zambaiti E, Mannarino S, Larizza D, Albertini R, Tinelli C, Pelizzo G. Music benefits on postoperative distress and pain in pediatric day care surgery. Pediatr Rep. 2014 Sep 29;6(3):5534. doi: 10.4081/pr.2014.5534. eCollection 2014 Aug 12.

  PMID: 25635217 BACKGROUND

• Cai Y, Lopata L, Roh A, Huang M, Monteleone MA, Wang S, Sun LS. Factors influencing postoperative pain following discharge in pediatric ambulatory surgery patients. J Clin Anesth. 2017 Jun;39:100-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2017.03.033. Epub 2017 Apr 1.

  PMID: 28494878 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative Complications; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Volkan GOKMEN, Doctorate

  Agri ibrahim Cecen Univercity

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 25, 2026
• First Posted: February 2, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2026
• Study Completion: May 10, 2026
• Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)