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Effect of Animation-Assisted Preoperative Information on Anxiety in Adolescents Undergoing Elective Surgery
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Summary
This study aims to find out whether adding a short educational animation to standard preoperative information can help reduce anxiety in adolescents aged 12-17 years who are scheduled for elective surgery. A total of 148 adolescents will participate in this randomized controlled study. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group will receive standard verbal and written information about anesthesia. The second group will receive the same information along with an age-appropriate educational animation explaining what to expect before, during, and after anesthesia. Participants will be asked to rate their anxiety before receiving information in the preoperative waiting area and again in the operating room before receiving any sedative medication or anesthesia. The researchers will compare how anxiety levels change between the two groups. The study will also assess heart rate, blood pressure, parental anxiety, satisfaction with the information provided, and adolescents' feelings about their upcoming surgery. The findings may help healthcare professionals improve the way adolescents and their families are prepared for anesthesia and surgery.
Official title: The Effect of Animation-Assisted Information Added to Standard Preoperative Information on Anxiety in Adolescents Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
148
Start Date
2026-11-02
Completion Date
2027-05-02
Last Updated
2026-10-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Animation-Assisted Preoperative Information
Participants allocated to the intervention group will receive standard verbal and written preoperative anesthesia information supplemented by a standardized, age-appropriate educational animation. The animation will explain the perioperative process, including preparation before surgery, transfer to the operating room, anesthesia administration, and recovery after anesthesia, using clear and reassuring language suitable for adolescents aged 12-17 years. The animation will be presented in the preoperative waiting area before administration of any sedative or anxiolytic medication. Participants in the control group will receive standard verbal and written preoperative information without the animation.