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Effect of distraction on children's pain during intravenous catheter insertion

Tahereh Sadeghi1, Nooredin Mohammadi, Mahmood Shamshiri

  • 1Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran.

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing : JSPN
|April 9, 2013
PubMed

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Pressing a soft ball during intravenous catheter insertion (IVCI) significantly reduced pain intensity in young children. This simple technique offers an effective, accessible, and inexpensive method for pediatric pain management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Child Health

Background:

  • Intravenous catheter insertion (IVCI) is a common procedure in pediatric care.
  • Pain experienced during IVCI can cause distress in young children.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for improving the pediatric patient experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of pressing a soft ball as a non-pharmacological intervention.
  • To assess the impact of this intervention on pain intensity during IVCI in children aged 4-6 years.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design was employed.
  • Children in the intervention group squeezed a soft ball during IVCI.
  • Pain intensity was measured using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant difference in pain intensity was observed between groups (p = .012).
  • Children in the intervention group reported lower pain levels compared to the control group.
  • The intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30) showed significant pain reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Squeezing a soft ball is a potentially effective method for reducing IVCI pain in children.
  • This technique is easily accessible, inexpensive, and practical for clinical settings.
  • It represents a valuable, non-pharmacological approach to pediatric pain control.
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