Puppets and games beat Needle-Free fear in Kids' inhaler therapy

NCT ID NCT07442019

First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at whether finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help children aged 4-6 feel less afraid and behave better during inhaler treatment. 120 children were given one of these distractions while receiving their medicine. The goal was to see if these fun tools reduce fear and improve satisfaction for both kids and parents.

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Locations

  • Public Hospital

    Karaman, 7000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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