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Comparison of the effectiveness of three different distraction methods in reducing pain and anxiety during blood

Selda Ates Besirik1, Nejla Canbulat Sahiner2

  • 1Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Bucak School of Health, Department of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Burdur, Turkey.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|September 20, 2024
PubMed

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Virtual Reality (VR) glasses, kaleidoscopes, and distraction cards effectively reduce pain and anxiety in children during blood draws. VR glasses proved most effective for managing pediatric procedural pain and anxiety.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Pain management
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Effective pain and anxiety management is crucial for children undergoing medical procedures like blood draws.
  • Distraction techniques offer a non-pharmacological approach to alleviate distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) glasses, kaleidoscopes, and distraction cards in reducing pain and anxiety during blood draws in children.
  • To identify the most effective distraction method for pediatric procedural pain and anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 400 children aged 7-11 years undergoing routine blood draws.
  • Participants were allocated to four groups: VR glasses, kaleidoscope, distraction cards, or a control group.
  • Pain and anxiety levels were assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale and Children's Fear Scale, reported by child, parent, and observer.

Main Results:

  • All three distraction methods (VR glasses, kaleidoscope, distraction cards) significantly reduced children's pain and anxiety compared to the control group (p < 0.001).
  • Pain and anxiety assessments by child, parent, and observer were significantly lower in the intervention groups.
  • Virtual Reality glasses demonstrated the highest effectiveness in mitigating pain and anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual Reality glasses, kaleidoscopes, and distraction cards are effective interventions for managing pain and anxiety in children during blood draws.
  • Virtual Reality glasses emerge as the superior method for relieving procedural pain and anxiety in pediatric patients.
  • Findings support the integration of VR technology into routine pediatric care for enhanced procedural comfort.
Abstract

Keywords:
Acute painChildrenDistractionKaleidoscopeVirtual reality

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