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Nonpharmacological interventions for managing postoperative pain and anxiety in children: a randomized controlled

Edlin Glane Mathias1, Mamatha Shivananda Pai1, Vijay Kumar2

  • 1Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.

Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
|November 1, 2024
PubMed

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Distraction interventions significantly reduced postoperative pain and anxiety in children. This nonpharmacological approach improved recovery, offering a valuable tool for pediatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pain Management
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Pediatric hospitalizations and surgeries cause distress for children and parents.
  • Postoperative pain and anxiety are often undertreated in pediatric populations.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for pediatric patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of nonpharmacological distraction interventions on pediatric postoperative pain.
  • To evaluate the effect of these interventions on children's anxiety levels.
  • To determine if distraction techniques improve overall postoperative recovery in children.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 160 children.
  • Experimental group received distraction interventions alongside standard care.
  • Control group received standard care only; pain and anxiety were measured using validated scales.

Main Results:

  • Children receiving distraction interventions showed significantly lower pain and anxiety.
  • Physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation) improved in the intervention group.
  • Statistically significant differences were observed in pain, anxiety, and physiological measures between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Nonpharmacological distraction interventions effectively reduce pediatric postoperative pain and anxiety.
  • These interventions enhance patient recovery and well-being.
  • Nurses can utilize distraction techniques to improve the pediatric surgical experience.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnxietyChildDistractionPainSurgical procedure

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