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The Effect of a Combination of Vibration and External Cold on Pain Caused during Vaccine Injection in Infants: A

Zahra Unesi1, Zahra Amouzeshi2, Javad Jamavar3

  • 1Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.

International Journal of Clinical Practice
|March 12, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Combining vibration and cold significantly reduced pain and crying duration in infants during vaccine injections. This non-pharmacological method offers a simple solution for pain management in vaccination settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Infant vaccination is associated with pain and distress.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for infant well-being during immunizations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of combining vibration and external cold in alleviating pain during vaccine injections in six-month-old infants.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 80 infants.
  • The intervention group received a vibrating and cold device during pentavalent vaccine injection.
  • The control group received standard vaccination procedures.

Main Results:

  • Infants in the intervention group experienced significantly lower mean pain intensity (p=0.032) and crying duration (p=0.0001).
  • Mean pain intensity was 6.1 ± 1.8 in the intervention group versus 7.2 ± 0.1 in the control group.
  • Mean crying duration was 32.47 ± 16.78 seconds in the intervention group versus 51.02 ± 25.9 seconds in the control group.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of vibration and cold is an effective non-pharmacological method for reducing pain in infants during vaccination.
  • Healthcare providers can utilize this simple intervention to improve the vaccination experience for infants and reduce crying time.
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