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[Minimizing pain and fear of venipunctures in 6-year-old children]

R L Kortesluoma, H Aavarinne

    Hoitotiede
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed

    Insights

    Nurses use local anesthetics, guidance, and therapeutic play to manage children's pain and fear during venipuncture. These interventions aim to foster cooperation for long-term treatment, acknowledging pain and fear as significant concerns.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Pain Management
    • Child Psychology

    Context:

    • Venipuncture is a common yet distressing procedure for children.
    • Managing pediatric procedural pain and fear is crucial for treatment adherence.
    • Nursing interventions require a balance between task completion and patient-centered care.

    Purpose:

    • To explore and describe nursing interventions for reducing pain and fear in children during venipuncture.
    • To understand nurses' perspectives on managing pediatric procedural distress.
    • To identify strategies that promote child cooperation in medical procedures.

    Summary:

    • Nurses acknowledge and address children's pain and fear during venipuncture.
    • Interventions include local anesthetics, preparatory guidance, and therapeutic play.
    • Nursing approaches are often intuitive, integrating task-oriented and traditional care methods.

    Impact:

    • Findings can inform best practices for pediatric venipuncture pain management.
    • Improved strategies may enhance children's coping mechanisms and long-term treatment engagement.
    • Highlights the importance of intuitive and empathetic nursing during invasive procedures.

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