Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of supporting the wound area with a toy during mobilization on pain and fear in children undergoing abdominal surgery. Method: The study was a randomised controlled trial. The study sample consisted of 74 children (Toy: 37, control: 37) who has undergone abdominal surgery between March 2026 and December 2026 at the Mersin University Hospital Pediatric surgery department. The data collection tools used will be the Children Information Form, Wong Baker Pain Scale , Fear scale. In the intervention group, toy will be used after surgery, while the control group will receive routine care. The chils' pain and fear levels will be assessed by the nurse before and after the procedure.
Aged between 4 and 10 years
Having undergone abdominal surgery
Having undergone surgery under general anesthesia
Having received a single dose of analgesic (paracetamol) after surgery
Previous surgical intervention
Major surgery
Chronic illness
The child has visual, hearing, and mental disabilities