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Holistic Comfort Interventions for Pediatric Nursing Procedures: A Systematic Review
1University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA.
Summary
Holistic comfort interventions for children during medical procedures go beyond pain relief. This review of 33 studies identified four key themes to improve the child's overall procedural experience.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Child Comfort Management
- Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Comfort interventions for children undergoing invasive nursing procedures are documented.
- Holistic comfort management addresses the child's entire procedural experience, not just pain alleviation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize findings from studies evaluating nursing interventions for children's comfort during invasive procedures.
- To distinguish between holistic comfort and pain alleviation in pediatric nursing.
Main Methods:
- A literature review of 33 intervention studies was conducted.
- Studies focused on evaluating the effects of nursing interventions on pain, anxiety, fear, and distress in children.
Main Results:
- Four themes of procedural comfort interventions emerged: music therapy, amusement/entertainment, caregiver facilitation, and multifaceted approaches.
- Interventions aimed to reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and distress.
Conclusions:
- Holistic comfort is a broader concept than pain alleviation for children during procedures.
- Identified themes provide a framework for future research and clinical practice in pediatric comfort management.
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