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International Journal of Research in Paediatric Nursing

P-ISSN: 2664-1291, E-ISSN: 2664-1305, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.6
International Journal of Research in Paediatric Nursing
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2022, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Part A

Effectiveness of using external cold and vibration on level of pain among children

Pawandeep Kaur and Navjot Kaur

Introduction: Pain is one of the most misunderstood, under-diagnosed, and under-treated/untreated medical problems, particularly in children. One of the most challenging roles of medical providers serving children is to appropriately assess and treat pain.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of external cold and vibration on level of pain during intravenous cannulation among hospitalized children.
Study Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used.
Participants: Total 60 children in the age group of 4-12 years.
Intervention: External cold and vibration via “buzzy” one minute before, during and till one minute after the procedure.
Outcome: Level of pain measured with standardized FLACC behavioral assessment scale
Results: both the groups were homogenous in terms of socio demographic variables such as age, gender, religion, birth order, informer and socioeconomic status of parents with p>0.05. The mean pain score during IV cannulation in experimental group was lower (1.37±1.829) than control group (1.50±1.480) and this difference was statistically non-significant (p >0.05). One minutes after IV cannulation procedure, the mean pain score in experimental group was 0.00±0.00 while in control group was 0.07±0.254 (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The study findings revealed that external cold and vibration does not reduces the level of intravenous cannulation procedural pain significantly in children.
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How to cite this article:
Pawandeep Kaur, Navjot Kaur. Effectiveness of using external cold and vibration on level of pain among children. Int J Res Paediatric Nurs 2022;4(1):49-53. DOI: 10.33545/26641291.2022.v4.i1a.90
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