Effects of Distraction Methods on Pain Perceptions and Anxiety Levels in Children During the Blood Collection
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Acute Pain
- Sponsor
- Adiyaman University Research Hospital
- Enrollment
- 134
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Children Fear Scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Aim:This study was conducted to investigate the effects of music, kaleidoscope and video watching methods on children's pain perception and anxiety level during the blood collection procedures.
Methods: This randomized controlled experimental study was carried out with 134 children in the 5-10 age group in the pediatric blood collection unit of a Training and Research Hospital between August and November 2018. In the study, nonpharmacological methods were applied to the children in the experimental groups (Music Group (n=33), Kaleidoscope Group (n=36), Video Group (n=31). The routine blood collection procedure was used for the children in the control group (n=34). The data were collected using the "Introductory Information Form", "Children's Fear and Anxiety Scale (CFAS)", and the "Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WB-FPRS)".
Investigators
Tuba Koc Ozkan
Principal Investigator
Adiyaman University Research Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •being healthy
- •ability to express himself/herself verbally
- •no analgesic taken in the last 6 hours
- •having no visual or auditory problems
Exclusion Criteria
- •chronic disease
- •mental disease
- •neurological disease
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Children Fear Scale
Time Frame: 1 minute
The Children Fear Scale was used to evaluate the children's fear and anxiety. Children Fear Scale is a 0-4 scale, showing five faces that range from a neutral expression (0 = no anxiety) to a frightened face (4 = severe anxiety). Preprocedural and procedural pain, and anxiety were evaluated
Wong Baker Face Pain Scale
Time Frame: 1 minute
The Wong Baker Faces scale is a 0-10 scale. Six faces on the cards show a range of emotions from a smiling face (0 very happy/no pain) to a crying face (10 'hurts worst').