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Pain intensity and fear levels were assessed using the visual analog scale, the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, and the Children\u2019s Fear Scale at baseline and during postoperative mobilization.  RESULTS: As a result of this study, visual analog scale, Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, and Children\u2019s Fear Scale mean scores were found to be similar in the experimental and control groups in baseline measurement (p&gt;0.05). The first and second measures visual analog scale, Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, and Children\u2019s Fear Scale mean scores were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (p&lt;0.001).  CONCLUSION: The results of the study showed that Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation application was effective on pain and fear before postoperative mobilization in pediatric patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, a non-pharmacological method, can be used to manage pain and fear in the postoperative period in pediatric patients undergoing abdominal surgery.  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