Robot Therapy in Pediatric Emergency
Completed
- Conditions
- Child, Only
- Registration Number
- NCT04627909
- Lead Sponsor
- University of L'Aquila
- Brief Summary
The investigators are evaluating if the use of humanoid robots is an optimal distraction strategy in order to produce positive emotional states and facilitate the diagnosis and to reduce treatment time in pediatric age in emergency situations.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 109
Inclusion Criteria
- children between the ages of 3 and 10 with white, green and yellow triage code
Exclusion Criteria
- Red triage code
- inadequate knowledge of the Italian language,
- yellow triage code in case of: headache for recent trauma with visual impairment; headache with neck rigidity or vomiting; indifference to the environment; dyspnea and increased respiratory work; intoxication by inhalation of toxic substances; significant trauma to the head with altered state of consciousness.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Salivary cortisol level The surveys have been made when children arrived, after their assigned 15-minutes interaction, and twenty minutes before medical physical examination. The children's salivary cortisol production was measured over time to obtain a clear picture of the trend of the children's stress level before the emergency medical procedures.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Psychological tests The surveys have been made after a 15-minute interaction with the robot or mother or medical staff. The secondary endpoint was to explore whether and how psychological characteristics of the children, such as temperament and understanding of emotions, affected their emotional responses
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of L'Aquila
🇮🇹L'Aquila, Italy
University of L'Aquila🇮🇹L'Aquila, Italy