Overview
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises, performed with the assistance of a therapeutic clown during the pre-operative period, on fear, anxiety and physiological parameters in children. This randomised controlled trial included children aged 6-10 years undergoing circumcision surgery. The children were randomised into three groups: a progressive relaxation exercise group led by a therapeutic clown, a progressive relaxation group led by a nurse, and a control group. Fear, anxiety and physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) were assessed before and after the procedure.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged between 6 and 10 years,
- Willing to participate in the study,
- Admitted to the clinic for elective circumcision surgery,
- Accessible prior to surgery,
- With no cognitive impairments,
- With no vision or hearing problems were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children who wished to withdraw from the study during the study period were excluded.
