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Children's coping with venipuncture

M J Hodgins1, J Lander

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|May 1, 1997
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Children use various strategies to manage venipuncture pain. "Direct Efforts to Maintain Control" was the most common coping mechanism reported by children aged 5-13.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Pain Management
  • Child Health

Background:

  • Venipuncture is a common yet painful procedure for children.
  • Understanding children's coping mechanisms is crucial for effective pain management.
  • Previous research has identified various coping strategies, but a comprehensive categorization is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe children's coping strategies used during venipuncture.
  • To identify and categorize the range of coping mechanisms employed by children.
  • To explore age and gender differences in strategy use.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 85 children aged 5-13 years.
  • Children were interviewed before and after venipuncture to assess pain expectations and coping.

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  • Self-reports of pain and strategy use were collected immediately post-procedure.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty-seven distinct coping strategies were identified and grouped into 11 categories.
    • "Direct Efforts to Maintain Control" emerged as the most frequently utilized strategy.
    • Significant age and gender differences were observed in the number and types of coping strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Children employ a diverse array of strategies to cope with venipuncture pain.
    • The effectiveness of different coping strategies requires further investigation.
    • Tailoring interventions based on age and gender may enhance pain management for children.