Summary
This is a pilot study aiming to examine preliminary effectiveness of a preparation program which includes simulation (SIMDiscovery) in reducing anxiety and increasing feelings of preparedness among parents and their children who will undergo spinal fusion surgery. SIMDiscovery is an experiential learning preparation program which aims to educate children and families about different medical procedures through simulation play.
Conditions
Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent
Recruitment Status
Completed
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Children and adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and their parent(s)
Spinal fusion surgery scheduled
Developmental Age range (10+; no upper age range)
Males and females of all races and ethnicities
English-speaking families (although English need not be their primary language)
Both patient and caregiver (when patient is under 18 years of age) are able to attend SIMDiscovery program
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other significant chronic medical conditions (e.g., spina bifida, muscular dystrophy)
Anterior surgical access
ICU stay expected post-op
Cognitive functioning level below 10yo
Intervention
Intervention Type
Intervention Name
Behavioral
SIMDiscovery
Phase
Not Applicable
Gender
All
Min Age
10 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Download Date
September 7, 2020
Principal Investigator
Daniel Hedequist
Primary Contact Information
For more information on this trial, visit clinicaltrials.gov.
Contact
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