The Effect Of Painting On Children’s Anxiety aged 6 to 12

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• Conditions: Anxiety.; Separation anxiety disorder of childhood,Generalized anxiety disorder; f41.1,f93.

• Registration Number: IRCT201101245687N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University Of Medical Science Vice Chancellor For Research

Brief Summary

Abstract <br /> The aim of this study is determining the effect of painting on anxiety of hospitalised children aged 6 to 12 years old at Tehran children’s medical center in 92-93. The research population consisted of children who admitted to some wards of the Children's Medical Canter in Tehran.<br /> The sample size is 72 children aged 6 to 12 years old who are applying simple random sampling are divided into 2 groups (experimental group and control group) consisting of 36 persons. <br /> The intervention was painting with free topic with use of Painting Supplies such as paper, colored pencils and crayons in different colors, each time for 15 to 20 minutes in each section at experimental group. Control group only benefit from routine medical care in Hospital. After the fifth days of intervention the Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety scale were completed by children. To analyze the data, the covariance interpretation was given.<br /> The results indicate that there is significant difference between controlled and experimental groups (p=0.0001).<br /> Keywords: painting, anxiety, hospitalized children<br />

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 72

Inclusion Criteria

hospitalization for at least 6 days, having mental health, required consciousness level required (up to the level that does not prevent doing research).
Exclusion criterion: Patient’s acute status (for any reason)

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anxiety. Timepoint: Before intervention and after the final intervention. Method of measurement: Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale.