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Providing information to children before and during venepuncture
1University of Surrey, Guildford. t.hughes@surrey.ac.uk
Nursing Children and Young People
|July 11, 2012
Summary
Providing age-appropriate information before venepuncture can reduce distress in children. Understanding children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare
- Child psychology
- Medical procedures
Background:
- Venepuncture is a common but potentially distressing procedure for children.
- Effective communication strategies are crucial for managing pediatric anxiety during medical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how information is provided to children (aged 3-11) before and during venepuncture.
- To understand the impact of this information on their experience and distress levels.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative, observational study involving 11 children and 4 healthcare professionals.
- Non-participant observation before and during the venepuncture procedure.
Main Results:
- Children received minimal information before venepuncture, with limited assessment of their prior knowledge.
- Younger children (under six) received information about local anesthetic cream application but not the venepuncture itself.
- Younger children exhibited more distress (protesting, crying) during venepuncture compared to older children.
Conclusions:
- Tailoring information to children's understanding can mitigate distress associated with venepuncture.
- Improved communication strategies are needed to support children undergoing medical procedures.
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