How Does Medical Clown Intervention Affect the Length of Hospitalization in Children With Pneumonia
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 51
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The length of hospitalization in hours
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Background and Objectives: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of hospitalization in children. The hospitalization duration depends on factors as child's well-being, vital signs, need for parenteral treatments, and development of complications. Medical clowns (MCs) are known to assist in reducing pain and alleviating anxiety and have been integrated into many aspects of hospital treatment routines. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of MC intervention on length of hospitalization in children admitted with CAP.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Care Provider)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 2 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Clinical diagnosis of pneumonia.
- •Ages 2-18 years.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Hemodynamically unstable patients.
- •Other systemic comorbidities or chronic respiratory diseases
- •Children from families unable to comprehend and sign an informed consent form.
Arms & Interventions
Investigation Group
Investigation group will be receiving standard care plus 15-minute MC visits twice daily during the first 48 hours of hospitalization
Intervention: Medical clown visits (Other)
Control Group
Control Group will be receiving standard care without MC visits.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The length of hospitalization in hours
Time Frame: Immediately after the intervention
The length of hospitalization in hours is determined by the duration between admission and discharge from the pediatric department.
Secondary Outcomes
- Duration of IV treatment(Immediately after the intervention)
Investigators
Karin Yaakobi Bianu
Medical Doctor
Carmel Medical Center