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Reducing distress in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac catheterization
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Auditory tapes effectively reduced distress in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. Benefits were most significant for infants and children aged 7-12 years, aiding procedural tolerance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Psychology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Cardiac catheterization is a common pediatric procedure associated with significant acute distress.
- Non-pharmacological interventions are sought to improve patient experience and procedural outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of auditory tapes as an adjunct for reducing acute distress in pediatric patients during cardiac catheterization.
- To identify age-related differences in the effectiveness of auditory tape intervention.
Main Methods:
- Data collection involved observations by medical staff and subjective patient reports.
- Auditory tapes were utilized as a supportive tool during the cardiac catheterization procedure.
- Patient age was a key variable in analyzing the intervention's impact.
Main Results:
- Medical staff and patient experiences indicated auditory tapes were beneficial in managing distress.
- Auditory tapes served as a useful adjunct for improving tolerance of the medical procedure.
- Age-specific differences in the benefits of auditory tapes were observed.
Conclusions:
- Auditory tapes can be a valuable non-pharmacological tool for mitigating distress in pediatric cardiac catheterization.
- The greatest benefits were observed in the youngest (<1 year) and older pediatric (7-12 years) age groups.
- Auditory interventions show promise for enhancing pediatric procedural care and patient well-being.
Abstract:
This project collected data on the use of auditory tapes to reduce acute distress in pediatric patients during cardiac catheterization. Observations by the medical staff as well as patients' subjective experience indicated that the tapes were a useful adjunct in helping young patients tolerate the distress of the medical procedure. Differences in benefits were noted depending on the age of the patients. The greatest benefits were seen in the less than 1-year-old and 7- to 12-year-old age groups.