Children Followed up With Cancer Diagnosis
Conditions
Brief summary
This research will be carried out to determine the effects of technology-based cognitive and artistic therapeutic activities on the mental state of children receiving cancer treatment. The research will be conducted in a single-blind parallel group randomized controlled trial design. A program consisting of six two-week sessions will be implemented. The program will include many artistic activities such as therapeutic and drawing.
Detailed description
In the study, a program consisting of technology-based cognitive and artistic activities will be applied to children followed up with cancer diagnosis. Therapeutic and artistic activities within the program (drawing, mandala, etc.). The program will be implemented in 6 sessions in two weeks. At the beginning and end of the program, children's anxiety and spiritual well-being levels will be evaluated.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTechnology-based cognitive and artistic therapeutic activities
Therapeutic and artistic activities within the program (drawing, mandala, etc.). The program will be implemented in 6 sessions in two weeks. At the beginning and end of the program, children's anxiety and spiritual well-being levels will be evaluated.
Sponsors
Gazi University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
9 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Between the ages of 9-18, * Those receiving cancer treatment, * At least two months have passed since the start of treatment, * Those who have internet access on their smartphone or computer
Exclusion criteria
* Those who have experienced an important life event other than illness (parents' divorce, death, moving, etc.) in the last six months, * Those who have not received chemotherapy treatment, * In the terminal period, * Children with a severe psychological diagnosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for children | Change from Baseline level of Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety to 2 weeks (change is being assessed) | The scale is a 20-item self-report measure of anxiety using a 4-point Likert-type scale (from 0 to 3 points) for each item. The total score obtained from the scale varies between 20 and 60. A large score indicates a high level of anxiety, and a small score indicates a low level of anxiety. |
| Adolescent Spiritual Well-Being Scale | Change from Baseline level of Adolescent Spiritual Well-Being Scale to 2 weeks (change is being assessed) | The scale is a 34-item self-report measure of anxiety using a 5-point Likert-type scale (from 0 to 3 points). The total score obtained from the scale varies between 0 and 100. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the better the spiritual well-being is determined. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed