A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Storytelling by Researcher on the Hospitalization Anxiety of Children Admitted in Pediatric Ward of Selected Hospitals of District Patiala, Punjab

Introduction Hospitalization is considered as stressful event for children of all ages. The hospitalization anxiety in child can delay the disease recovery process. So it is necessary to provide some distraction therapy to children to make their hospitalization a better experience for them. Storytelling can act as a distracter and help in reduction of anxiety of hospitalized children. Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate effectiveness of storytelling on hospitalization anxiety of children. Method An experimental approach with pretest post test control group design was used. Total 180samples were selected by using disproportional stratified sampling technique. Tools used for data collection were Observational Checklist, Structured Interview schedule and feeling faces. Results Results showed there is significant decrease in post-test hospitalization anxiety scores (z=-8.243, pless than0.05) assessed by observational checklist, (z=-9.381, pless than0.05 %) by interview schedule.