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SIMDiscovery: The Benefits of Utilizing a Simulation Preparation Program for Spinal Fusion Surgery

NCT03835390 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2020-09-07

No results posted yet for this study

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

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

SIMDiscovery

The SIMDiscovery program consists of nine stations that were designed to mirror the different stages of the perioperative process. The stations mirror the different stages of the surgical process and provide patients and their families with education regarding what they can anticipate during each aspect of the intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Daniel Hedequist, MD · Boston Children's Hospital

  • Lauren Potthoff, PhD · Boston Children's Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
10 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-02-22
Primary Completion
2019-09-09
Completion
2019-10-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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