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Research on the Impact of WeChat Automated Follow-up Based on Transition Theory on the Transition Quality of Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Effectiveness of a Meleis's Transition Theory-Guided Automated WeChat Support System on Care Transition Quality After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121474
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-31
Start date
2026-04-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

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Conditions

Tonsillar adenoid hypertrophy in children

Interventions

Experimental group:WeChat automated temporal follow-up path based on Meleis transition theory
Regular Group:Routine discharge education

Sponsors

The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age of the child patient: 3 to 12 years old. 2. Disease diagnosis: The patient meets the diagnostic criteria outlined in the "Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines for Tonsillar and Adenoidal Hypertrophy in Children". It is planned to perform elective tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy. 3. Surgical mode: Meet the criteria for day surgery pathway, with an expected hospital stay not exceeding 48 hours. 4. Caregiver requirements: The primary caregiver for the child (usually a parent) should be a fixed individual who possesses basic Chinese reading and writing skills, and is proficient in using smartphones and WeChat; 5. Informed consent: The caregiver understands the content of this study, voluntarily participates, and signs a written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Complication risk: Patients with severe congenital heart disease, hematological diseases (such as coagulation dysfunction), neurological diseases, or developmental delays. 2. Severe OSA: Preoperative polysomnography (PSG) indicates severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and postoperative monitoring in the ICU or with CPAP/ventilator is required. 3. Family stress: Caregivers who have experienced significant life stress events (such as bereavement, divorce, etc.) in the past three months may severely interfere with psychological scale assessments. 4. Special social background: The child is an orphan, a foster child, or the primary caregiver has severe psychological and communication disorders. 5. Repeated enrollment: The caregiver has already participated in other clinical intervention studies.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Level of anxiety;Nursing transition quality;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Parent readiness for discharge;Postoperative hemorrhage (PTH);Behavioral changes after surgery;Pain;Frequency of unplanned medical contact;Daily water intake;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDan Jin

The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University

jindan2789@163.com+86 516 85805300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026