Cast-removal in children
Conditions
Sponsors
The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children who are 3-12 years of age and their parents are able to speak and understand Cantonese and read Chinese will be invited to join the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children who have had a cast removed within 3 months and have neurological or developmental problems as shown on the medical record will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety and emotional distress levels of children during the cast-removal procedure; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction levels of parents and cast technicians in respect of the cast-removal procedure (measure at the end of the procedure); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactProfessor Ip Wan Yim
The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed