The Effect of the Cold Arm Sling Elevation Pillow on Postoperative Anxiety and Comfort in Children

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-12
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

About this trial

The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn whether the use of a "cold and arm sling elevation pillow" affects anxiety and comfort levels in children aged 7-12 years undergoing surgery for upper extremity fractures. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow reduce postoperative anxiety levels in children? * Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow increase postoperative comfort levels in children?

Researchers will compare the experimental group (using the specially designed cold and arm sling elevation pillow) with the control group (receiving standard clinical care, including standard pillows and separate ice packs) to see the effects of the integrated pillow on anxiety and comfort.

Participants will:

* Receive education before surgery based on their randomly assigned group (experimental or control), * Use the assigned elevation and cold application method for the first 24 hours following surgery, * Complete anxiety and comfort assessment scales at four different time points: before the intervention, just before surgery, 6 hours after surgery, and at the time of discharge.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Children aged 7-12 years

Scheduled for elective surgery with a diagnosis of upper extremity fracture

Planned to receive analgesic treatment every 8 hours (three times daily) for postoperative pain management

Fully oriented and without any condition that would impair communication or cooperation

Disqualifiers

Undergoing emergency surgical intervention

Presence of an open wound, infection, suspected compartment syndrome, or vascular injury at the fracture site

Presence of sensory loss or neurological deficit in the affected extremity

Presence of cognitive, hearing, speech, or severe physical disabilities

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cold and arm sling elevation pillow
  • Standard postoperative care

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Lead sponsor

Baltalimani Bone Diseases Research and Training Hospital

Collaborator