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TENS for children's procedural pain

Janice Lander1, Susan Fowler-Kerry

  • 1Clinical Sciences (3-106), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G3 Canada.

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|February 1, 1993
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) effectively reduced pain in children during venipuncture. This non-invasive pain management technique showed better results than placebo or no treatment, especially for younger children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Neuromodulation Therapies
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Venipuncture is a common and often painful procedure for children.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for pediatric procedural care.
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of TENS in alleviating venipuncture-induced pain in children.
  • To compare TENS with placebo and a control group for pain reduction.
  • To examine the influence of age on TENS effectiveness for procedural pain.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3x6 factorial design study.
  • Involved 514 children aged 5-17 undergoing venipuncture.

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  • Utilized visual analogue scales (VAS) and McGrath's faces scale for pain assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • TENS treatment significantly reduced pain intensity and affect compared to placebo and control groups.
    • Younger age groups (5-17 years) reported higher pain scores than older groups.
    • Pain and anxiety levels were lowest in the TENS group and highest in the control group.

    Conclusions:

    • TENS is a viable and effective intervention for managing venipuncture pain in pediatric patients.
    • Age is a significant factor influencing pain perception and response to TENS.
    • Further research and implementation of TENS for procedural pain in children are warranted.