Effect of Video- Assisted Preoperative Education on Fear, Anxiety, and Pain in Children Undergoing Tonsil Surgery

The Effect of Video-Assisted Preoperative Education on Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study

This study aims to evaluate the effect of video-assisted preoperative education on fear, anxiety, and postoperative pain in childern undergoing tonsil surgery. Preoperative anxiety and fear are common among pediatric patients and may negatively affect postoperative outcomes. providing structured and age-appropriate information through video-based education may help reduce these negative emotional responses.

ın this study, children scheduled for tonsil surgery will receive video-assisted preoperative education, and their levels of fear, anxiety, and pain wiil be assessed using standardized measurement tools. the results of this study are expected to contribute to improving preoperative preparation and postoperative outcomes in pediatric patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Childern aged 4-10 years
• Scheduled for tonsil surgery
• living with both parents
• undergoing surgery for the first time
• Able to count from 1 to 10

Exclusion Criteria:

• children with delayed or impaired language development
• children with visual or hearing impairments that prevent completion of the assessmenttools
• children with a disgnosed psychiatric disorder