SIMDiscovery: The Benefits of Utilizing a Simulation Preparation Program for Spinal Fusion Surgery
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 10 - 18 |
| Updated: | 3/23/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 22, 2019 |
| End Date: | October 2019 |
| Contact: | Nora P O'Neill, BA |
| Email: | nora.oneill@childrens.harvard.edu |
| Phone: | 6179191764 |
SIMDiscovery: The Benefits of Utilizing a Preparation Program With Simulation in Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Preparedness Among Parents and Their Children Undergoing Spinal Fusion Surgery
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.
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.
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
We found this trial at
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site
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
(617) 355-6000
Principal Investigator: Lauren Pothoff, PhD
Phone: 617-355-7243
Boston Children's Hospital Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care....
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