The Effects of Game Intervention on Postoperative Anxiety and Pain Levels in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study

Ünver, Seher; Güray, Özlem; Aral, Seda

doi:10.4274/jpr.galenos.2020.92259

Cited by 2 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Game-based learning has shown to be effective in preparing children for surgery 5 12 13 14 15 and postoperative outcomes. 16 17 18 19 It is also seen that to reduce preoperative anxiety, educational interventions are used for children. The educational materials were used to reduce children's preoperative worries, 2 for psychological preparation, 20 as a therapeutic play 19 and were proved effective.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effectiveness of Game-Based Learning on Anxiety and Postoperative Self-Efficacy among Children Undergoing Surgery

Sofia

Aranha

2022

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Play is an integral part of a child's life that could be effectively implemented for hospitalized children as well. It plays an important role in alleviating the psychological burden and enhancing self-efficacy of children undergoing surgery. Children benefit from play or games because they enjoy learning through them. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of game-based learning on anxiety and postoperative self-efficacy among children undergoing surgery. Materials and Methods Using nonprobability purposive sampling technique, 80 school-age children undergoing surgery were selected. Children in the interventional group received game-based learning, whereas those in the control group received routine care. A numeric 0 to 10 state anxiety scale and a self-efficacy scale were used for assessing anxiety and postoperative self-efficacy of children. The obtained data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results Mann–Whitney U test showed significant difference (p < 0.05) between the mean pre- and posttests scores of anxiety in intervention group. Comparison of posttests anxiety scores between the groups also showed a statistical significance (p < 0.05). When compared self-efficacy scores within intervention and control groups, Wilcoxon signed-rank test value was significant (p < 0.05). Whereas between groups comparison the Mann–Whitney U test value was significant (p < 0.05) at 24 and 48 hours after surgery. Conclusion The study concluded that game-based learning is effective in maintaining adequate postoperative self-efficacy and reducing the anxiety among the children undergoing surgery.

show abstract