Storytime soothers: reading cuts hospital fear in kids
NCT ID NCT07418515
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether reading therapeutic stories to hospitalized children aged 4-6 could lower their fear of medical tools and procedures, reduce problematic screen use, and ease parental stress. 44 children and their parents took part, with some receiving story sessions for three days and others getting standard care. Results showed that storytelling helped children feel less scared and parents feel less stressed.
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Karabuk University
Karabük, Center, 78100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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