The Effect of Watching Informative Animation on Fear and Anxiety in Children

THE EFFECT OF INFORMATIVE ANIMATION WATCHING ON ANXIETY AND FEAR DURING INHALATION THERAPY

The aim of this project was to determine the effect of showing informative animations to children on anxiety and fear during inhalation therapy. This project is a randomized controlled trial. The population of the study will consist of children aged 7-12 years who apply to the Pediatric Emergency Department of Atatürk University Research Hospital between July 2022 and July 2023. The sample of the study will consist of children and their parents who present to the clinic on the dates determined, who are willing to participate in the study, and meet the inclusion criteria. Probability sampling will be used to select the sample. ''Introductory Information Form'', ''Child Fear Scale'', ''Facial Expression Rating Scale'' and ''Informative Animation'' will be used for data collection.

Type of Study: The study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study. Place and Time of Research:

The study will be conducted at Atatürk University Research Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department between July 2022 and July 2023.

Population and Sample of the Study: The population of the study will consist of children aged 7-12 years who apply to the Pediatric Emergency Department of Atatürk University Research Hospital between July 2022 and July 2023.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The child is 7-12 years of age
• The family's willingness to participate in the study
• The child's willingness to participate in the study
• The child does not have a chronic disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• The child has a chronic illness
• The child has a neurological or mental impairment
• The child is visually impaired