The Effect of Listening to Music During Mobilization on Pain and Fear in Children Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

This research is designed to improve the mobilization process in children aged 4-6 years undergoing abdominal surgery. The main objective of the study is to determine the effect of music listening on pain and fear levels in children who are standing up for the first time after surgery using a randomized controlled experimental method. This study, to be conducted at the Pediatric Surgery Department of Aksaray Training and Research Hospital, will involve a total of 74 children (37 in the study group and 37 in the control group) between January 2026 and November 2026. According to the research protocol, children in the study group will listen to music of their own choosing during mobilization, while children in the control group will receive routine parental support from the clinic. During the data collection process, children's pain levels will be recorded using the Wong-Baker Pain Scale, and their fear levels using the Child Fear Scale, along with assessments from the child, parent, and nurse. Vital signs such as heart rate and respiratory rate will also be monitored before and after the procedure. This study aims to facilitate early mobilization in children and provide evidence as an effective non-pharmacological method in nursing care.