Effect of Postoperative Holistic Nursing Care on Children's Satisfaction and Nursing Image Perception
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interventional
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Brief 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.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Apr 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 3, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 6, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2026
March 9, 2026
March 1, 2026
5 months
March 3, 2026
March 6, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Children's Satisfaction with Nursing Care
Satisfaction scores measured using the Pediatric Surgery Patient Satisfaction Scale administered during the postoperative hospitalization period prior to discharge. Children's satisfaction with nursing care will be assessed using the Pediatric Surgery Patient Satisfaction Scale developed by Ünal et al. (2023). In this study, the Postoperative Care subdimension of the scale will be used. This subdimension consists of 5 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always). Total scores range from 5 to 25, with higher scores indicating higher satisfaction with nursing care.
During postoperative hospitalization (prior to discharge, approximately 1-3 days after surgery)
Perceived Nursing Image Score
Perceived nursing image scores measured using the Children's Perceived Nursing Image Scale during the postoperative hospitalization period prior to discharge. Children's perceptions of nursing will be assessed using the Children's Perceived Nursing Image Scale, developed by Apaydın Cırık et al. (2025). The scale evaluates children's perceptions of nurses' professional roles, communication, caregiving behaviors, and nurse-child interactions. Items are rated on a Likert-type scale, and the total score is calculated by summing item scores. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of the nursing image.
During postoperative hospitalization (prior to discharge, approximately 1-3 days after surgery)
Study Arms (2)
Holistic Nursing Care Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group will receive routine postoperative nursing care in addition to a structured holistic nursing intervention consisting of mandala coloring accompanied by music during the postoperative period.
Routine Nursing Care Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants in this group will receive routine postoperative nursing care according to institutional standards without additional holistic intervention.
Interventions
A structured holistic nursing intervention consisting of mandala coloring accompanied by music implemented during the postoperative hospitalization period.
Standard postoperative nursing care provided in the pediatric surgery clinic according to institutional protocols.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- 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
You may not qualify if:
- Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
- Hearing impairment preventing participation in music intervention
- Severe postoperative complications requiring intensive care
- Refusal to participate
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Antalya Training and Research Hospital - Pediatric Surgery Clinic
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Semra Erol
Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Ayla Kaya
Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Masking Details
- This is an open-label study because the intervention (mandala coloring accompanied by music) cannot be blinded to participants or care providers.
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 3, 2026
First Posted
March 6, 2026
Study Start
April 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
September 1, 2026
Last Updated
March 9, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03