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Effectiveness of vibratory stimulation on needle-related procedural pain in children: a systematic review protocol

Shingo Ueki1,2,3, Yuki Yamagami1,2,4, Kiyoko Makimoto2,5

  • 1Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.

JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports
|April 11, 2018
PubMed

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Vibratory stimulation may effectively reduce needle pain in children. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on its efficacy for pediatric patients undergoing needle procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Non-pharmacological Interventions
  • Evidence Synthesis

Background:

  • Needle-related procedures are a common source of acute pain and distress in children.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for improving pediatric healthcare experiences.
  • Vibratory stimulation is a potential non-pharmacological method to mitigate procedural pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize the existing evidence on the effectiveness of vibratory stimulation for reducing needle-related procedural pain in children (aged 18 years and under).
  • To evaluate the comparative efficacy of vibratory stimulation versus no stimulation during needle procedures in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple electronic databases.
  • Studies evaluating vibratory stimulation for needle-related pain in children were included.
  • Data on pain reduction and adverse effects were extracted and synthesized.

Main Results:

  • Evidence synthesis is pending the full review.
  • The review will analyze the impact of vibratory stimulation on pain scores in children.
  • Comparative effectiveness against control groups (no stimulation) will be assessed.

Conclusions:

  • Conclusions will be drawn based on the synthesized evidence regarding vibratory stimulation's efficacy.
  • The findings will inform clinical practice guidelines for pediatric pain management.
  • Recommendations for future research will be provided.
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