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Guillari A, Giordano V, Catone M, Gallucci M, Rea T. Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce procedural needle pain in children (6-12 years): A systematic review. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 78:e102-e116. [PMID: 39013701 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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PROBLEM Children of different age groups frequently undergo painful procedures involving needles, which can be a source of significant discomfort. Regrettably, this aspect of care often receives insufficient attention from healthcare professionals. The existing literature proposes several methodologies for managing procedural pain, with nonpharmacological techniques being particularly promising. These techniques should be adapted to the patient's age, but literature predominantly emphasizes their use with infants. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate their effectiveness in diverse age groups. Consequently, the purpose of this systematic review is to identify non-pharmacological interventions used to prevent needle-related procedural pain in children (age group 6-12 years). ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Primary studies in English language on non-pharmacological interventions in children aged 6-12 years undergoing needle-related procedures found on PubMed, CINAHL and Embase. SAMPLE A total of 18 studies were included. RESULTS The results indicate the potential application of various non-pharmacological techniques, with distraction methods standing out. These techniques include activities like utilizing cards, watching cartoons, employing virtual reality and playing video games. CONCLUSIONS Children's procedural pain represents a significant challenge in treatment plans. Literature offers several approaches, including nonpharmacologic methods, to control this problem. Prioritizing procedural pain management is critical both at clinical and organizational levels to improve the quality of pediatric care. IMPLICATIONS These findings offer different options to support clinical practice, holding the potential to enhance the quality of patient care.
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- Assunta Guillari
- Public Health Department, Federico II University Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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- Public Health Department, Federico II University Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Nursing student at Federico II University Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Public Health Department, Federico II University Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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Demir Imamoglu Z, Aytekin Ozdemir A. The effect of a cognitive behavioural intervention package on peripheral venous cannulation pain, fear and anxiety in Paediatric patients: A randomised controlled trial. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 76:192-198. [PMID: 38417207 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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PURPOSE This study investigated the effect of a cognitive behavioural intervention package (CBIP) on peripheral venous cannulation (PVC) pain, fear and anxiety in paediatric patients aged 7-12 years. DESIGN AND METHODS This randomised controlled trial included 77 paediatric patients (intervention: n = 39 and control: n = 38). The control group underwent a routine PVC procedure, whereas the intervention group attended the CBIP while undergoing a PVC procedure. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Wong-Baker FACES (WB-FACES) Pain Rating Scale, the Children's Fear Scale (CFS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children-State Form (STAIC-State). The participants, their caregivers and the researcher scored PVC pain, fear and anxiety levels. The study was approved by an ethics committee. Informed consent was obtained from caregivers, and verbal consent was obtained from children. RESULTS No significant difference in pre-procedural CFS scores were noted between the CBIP and control groups (p > 0.05). However, the CBIP group had significantly lower mean procedural pain (VAS and WB-FACES), fear (CFS) and anxiety (STAIC-State) scores than the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The CBIP helped children experience less PVC pain, fear and anxiety. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Nurses can use the CBIP to help reduce PVC pain, fear and anxiety in children. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION The study was registered at Clinical-Trials.gov (NCT06018909).
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- Zeynep Demir Imamoglu
- Gumushane University, Siran Mustafa Beyaz Vocational School, 29700 Gumushane, Türkiye
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- Istanbul Medeniyet University, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Oulton K, Williams A, Gibson F. Acceptability of a novel device to improve child patient experience during venepuncture for blood sampling: Intervention with 'MyShield'. J Child Health Care 2024; 28:53-68. [PMID: 35544716 DOI: 10.1177/13674935221098297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study aimed to explore the acceptability of a novel device ('MyShield'): a device used for distraction during clinical procedures. It is a cardboard cuff, designed to fit around the arm, either above the elbow or around the wrist and used to hide the procedure from view. This device was tested in practice, to establish acceptability to children, parents and clinical staff. Fifty-eight children tried 'MyShield' during a venepuncture procedure. Feedback from 54 children, 58 parents/carers and 16 clinical staff was collected using surveys and interviews. In 24 cases, observational data were also collected. A large majority of children (94%, n = 51) and parents (96%, n = 56) reported a positive experience when using 'MyShield'; saying they would likely use it again. Potential of 'MyShield' in promoting parent/clinician interaction with the child was highlighted. Data suggests that 'MyShield' may be a useful device for children undergoing venepuncture, when used in conjunction with standard care, and subject to individual preferences and choice. Further work is required to establish mechanism of action and whether use of 'MyShield' has any impact across a range of short- and long-term outcome measures relating to patient experience and effectiveness.
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- Kate Oulton
- Centre for Outcomes and Experience Research in Children's Health, Illness and Disability (ORCHID), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, UK
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- Centre for Outcomes and Experience Research in Children's Health, Illness and Disability (ORCHID), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, UK
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Surrey, UK
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Arıkan A, Esenay FI. The Effect of Distraction Methods During Venous Blood Sampling on Pain Levels in School-Age Children: A Systematic Review. Pain Manag Nurs 2023; 24:e109-e114. [PMID: 37479642 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This systematic review was conducted to examine the available evidence on the effects of distraction methods during venous blood sampling on pain levels in school-age children. DESIGN A systematic review. DATA SOURCES Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct were searched using search terms. REVIEW/ANALYSIS METHODS A systematic review of all relevant articles published between June 2017 and June 2022, was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. RESULTS The applied search strategy identified 612 articles in four databases. A total of 2,032 school-age children in the 15 studies who met the study inclusion criteria were included in the review. Four studies used active distraction, eight studies used passive distraction, and three studies used both distraction methods. CONCLUSIONS Active and passive distractions are efficacious interventions during venous blood sampling in reducing pain in school-age children. However, more studies are needed to determine the superiority between these two methods.
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- Aylin Arıkan
- From the Graduate Schools of Health Sciences at Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Akarsu Ö, Semerci R, Kılınç D. The Effect of 2 Different Distraction Methods on Pain, Fear, and Anxiety Levels During Venous Blood Draw in Children in a Pediatric Emergency Unit: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Nurs Care Qual 2023; 38:E51-E58. [PMID: 36943230 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blood draw procedures can cause pain, fear, and anxiety in the pediatric population. PURPOSE To compare the effects of watching cartoons either with virtual reality (VR) or via a tablet on pain, fear, and anxiety during venous blood draw procedures in children. METHODS A randomized controlled study was conducted with 159 children aged 5 to 12 years in the pediatric emergency unit. The 3 groups included cartoons with VR (n = 53) or a tablet (n = 53), and a control group (n = 53). RESULTS Children in the 2 intervention groups had lower perceptions of pain, fear, and anxiety, with those watching cartoons via VR having the lowest perceptions. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study showed a reduction in the perception of pain, fear, and anxiety in children who watched cartoons with VR or tablets during blood draw procedures. Nurses should consider using these nonpharmacological methods to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety, among pediatric patients.
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- Özlem Akarsu
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey (Dr Akarsu); Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey (Dr Semerci); and Health Sciences University Zeynep Kamil Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey (Dr Kilinç)
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Kimball H, Cobham VE, Sanders M, Douglas T. Procedural anxiety among children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and their parents. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023. [PMID: 37097054 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Procedural anxiety involves acute distress around medical procedures and may lead to avoidance or resistance behaviors that interfere with effective cystic fibrosis (CF) care and health outcomes. While individuals with CF commonly endure uncomfortable and/or distressing medical procedures, procedural anxiety among children and adolescents with CF has received little research attention. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of procedural anxiety among individuals with CF aged 6-18 and their parents. METHOD Eighty-nine parents of children with CF completed surveys examining child procedural anxiety, anxiety, and health behaviors (including treatment adherence); and parent vicarious procedural anxiety. RESULTS Seventy-five percent of participants rated at least one CF-related procedure as "extremely" anxiety-inducing for their child. Parental vicarious procedural anxiety was reported in 80.9% of participants. Procedural anxiety significantly correlated with child anxiety, treatment-resistive behaviors, and parent-vicarious procedural anxiety. Procedural anxiety was associated with younger age and frequency of distressing procedures, but not with forced expiratory volume in 1 s, body mass index, hospitalizations, or exposure to general anesthesia. CONCLUSION Procedural anxiety is common among children, adolescents, and caregivers, and is associated with child anxiety and treatment resistance, emphasizing the importance of screening and interventions for procedural anxiety as part of routine CF care from early childhood. Implications for screening and intervention are discussed.
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- Hayley Kimball
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Hospital Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Cystic Fibrosis Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland, Herston, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Li S, Douglas T, Fitzgerald DA. Psychosocial needs and interventions for young children with cystic fibrosis and their families. Paediatr Respir Rev 2023:S1526-0542(23)00017-9. [PMID: 37268508 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This review summarises the experiences of young children and their families living with CF during the first five years of life following NBS diagnosis, as well as the options of psychosocial support available to them. We present strategies embedded within routine CF care that focus on prevention, screening, and intervention for psychosocial health and wellbeing that constitute essential components of multidisciplinary care in infancy and early childhood.
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- Stella Li
- Department of Psychological Medicine, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales 2145, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia; Children's Health Queensland Clinical Unit, Medical School, Faculty Medicine, University of Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Faculty of Medicine, Discipline of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, and Networks-American Pain Society-American Academy of Pain Medicine Pain Taxonomy Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Needle Pain. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2023; 24:387-402. [PMID: 36243317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2022.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Needle procedures are among the most common causes of pain and distress for individuals seeking health care. While needle pain is especially problematic for children needle pain and associated fear also has significant impact on adults and can lead to avoidance of appropriate medical care. Currently there is not a standard definition of needle pain. A taxonomy, or classification system, for acute needle pain would aid research efforts and enhance clinical care. To meet this need, the Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, and Networks public-private partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the American Pain Society, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine formed the Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, and Networks-American Pain Society-American Academy of Pain Medicine Pain Taxonomy initiative. One of the goals of this initiative was to develop taxonomies for acute pain disorders, including needle pain. To accomplish this, a working group of experts in needle pain was convened. Based on available literature and expert opinion, the working group used a 5-dimenional structure (diagnostic criteria, common features, modulating factors, impact and/or functional consequences, and putative mechanisms) to develop an acute pain taxonomy that is specific needle pain. As part of this, a set of 4 diagnostic criteria, with 2 modifiers to account for the influence of needle associated fear, are proposed to define the types of acute needle pain. PERSPECTIVE: This article presents a taxonomy for acute needle pain. This taxonomy could help to standardize definitions of acute pain in clinical studies of patients undergoing needle procedures.
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Göthesson J, Håkansson L, Olinder AL, Hanberger L, Mörelius E, Nilsson S, Forsner M. Children's and adolescent's narratives about pain and negative experiences in diabetes treatment. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2023; 28:e12396. [PMID: 36316154 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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UNLABELLED Pain and fear associated with needle procedures have been found to be more common among children and adolescents treated for type 1 diabetes (T1D) than among others in their age group. Furthermore, high glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) values are associated with needle-related fear. AIM To describe negative experiences of needle procedures in childhood diabetes treatment from children's and adolescents' own perspectives. METHODS Short written narratives (n = 83) and drawings (n = 2) from children and adolescents treated for T1D, aged 7-18 years, were subjected to inductive qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Negative experiences with needle procedures had many facets, such as pain and fear, changing over time and affecting everyday life. All kinds of needle procedures caused difficulties, but venipunctures were described as the worst. CONCLUSION All needle procedures involved in diabetes treatment are potentially experienced as creating pain and fear, but the negative experiences are multifaceted and vary between individuals. These experiences create suffering for children and adolescents, and influence their daily lives. Besides finding techniques to decrease the number of needle procedures in the treatment, research should focus on implementing methods to decrease pain, fear, and other negative experiences as well as to promote self-coping. This is urgent, since needle-related fear has an impact on glycaemic control and therefore increases the risk of long-term complications. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS When caring for children and adolescents with diabetes, their previous experiences with needle procedures need to be considered.
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- Johanna Göthesson
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Sachs' Children and Youths Hospital, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's & Children's Health, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Sachs' Children and Youths Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Nursing, Department of Health, Medicine and Care Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University and Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western, Australia
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- Department of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.,Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Instituten, Stockholm, Sweden
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Thybo KH, Friis SM, Aagaard G, Jensen CS, Dyekjaer CD, Jørgensen CH, Walther-Larsen S. A randomized controlled trial on virtual reality distraction during venous cannulation in young children. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2022; 66:1077-1082. [PMID: 35898121 PMCID: PMC9545199 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background and Objectives Pain management in children is often inadequate, and the single most common painful procedure in children who are hospitalized is needle procedures. Virtual reality (VR) has been shown to decrease anxiety and pain in children undergoing painful procedures primarily in children from the age of 7 years. Our aim for this study is to investigate patient satisfaction and pain reduction by using a three‐dimensional VR interactive game as a distraction in 4–7 years old children during venous cannulation. Methods In this randomized clinical trial, we enrolled 106 children aged 4–7 years who were scheduled for venous cannulation. Patients assigned to the control group were adherent to standard of care, including topical numbing cream, positioning, and distraction in this group by games of choice on a tablet/smartphone. In the study group, children were adherent to standard of care and were distracted by an interactive VR game. Primary outcomes were patient satisfaction and the procedural pain assessed by using Wong–Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale; secondary outcomes were the procedural time and any adverse events. Results We found an overall high level of patient satisfaction with our regime of topical numbing cream, positioning, and distraction. The primary outcome of pain during the procedure was median 20 mm (IQR 0–40) and 20 mm (IQR 0–55) (Wong–Baker 0–100 mm) in the VR group and the control group, respectively (difference: 0 mm, 95%CI: 0–20, p = .19). No significant difference was found in procedural times. The number of adverse effects was low, with no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusions VR distraction is an acceptable form of distraction for children 4–7 years old when combined with topical numbing cream and positioning during preoperative venous cannulation. No difference was found between VR‐ and smartphone/tablet distraction.
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- Kasper H Thybo
- Department of Anaesthesiology and The Paediatric Pain Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and The Paediatric Pain Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and The Paediatric Pain Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Research Center for Emergency Medicine and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and The Paediatric Pain Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Leibring I, Anderzén‐Carlsson A. Young children's experiences of support when fearful during treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia-A longitudinal interview study. Nurs Open 2022; 9:527-540. [PMID: 34651461 PMCID: PMC8685861 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To describe young children's experiences of valuable support in managing their fears about treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The focus was specifically on support from parents and healthcare professionals. DESIGN The study had a qualitative descriptive longitudinal design. METHODS The study analysed 35 interviews with 13 children at three different times during their treatment period. Data were analysed using a matrix-based method. The Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) guidelines have been followed. RESULTS Parents and healthcare professionals provide important support to children undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, although their roles differ. Children valued their parents' closeness and advocacy, being able to participate in their own care, and being given pain relief during procedures known to create pain. Valued support from healthcare professionals changed over time, from providing information and showing the tools that would be used in procedures, to paying attention to the child's needs and desires. It was more important for children to be able to choose between different alternatives in medical procedures than deciding on major treatment issues.
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- Ingela Leibring
- Institution for HealthFaculty of Health, Science and TechnologyKarlstad UniversityKarlstadSweden
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- University Health Care Research CenterFaculty of Medicine and HealthÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden
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Karlsson K, Johnson E, Nilsson S. The Children's Action-Reaction Assessment Tool (CARAT) as an observational technique for assessing symptom management: An initial validation study with children aged 3-7 years undergoing needle procedures. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2021; 26:e12334. [PMID: 33821544 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE For many children, needle procedures are fearful events that are often painful. The first step in symptom management is to assess the child's pain and fear, and the next step is to use coping strategies to provide symptom relief for children who experience or feel pain and fear during procedures. The Children's Action-Reaction Assessment Tool (CARAT) is built on action-reaction strategies. This study aimed to determine the inter-rater reliability of the CARAT when used during needle procedures with 3- to 7-year-old children. DESIGN AND METHODS: We used a quantitative approach in which 21 children were observed by two independent observers during needle procedures to evaluate the inter-rater reliability of the CARAT. Data were analysed with descriptive statistics, and the observation scores were calculated with an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) test on SPSS for Windows, version 25. RESULTS The completed CARAT indicated the use of action-reaction strategies. Neither action nor reaction strategies were frequently used. The parents were seldom involved in the procedure. The inter-rater reliability showed a sufficient correlation between the observers. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: This study showed promising results for the inter-rater reliability of the CARAT, which can be used to facilitate care for children. The observational tool can be used to assess the use of action-reaction strategies in conjunction with needle procedures in children aged 3-7 years.
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- Katarina Karlsson
- Faculty of Caring Sciences, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden
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- Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences and the University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Perasso G, Camurati G, Morrin E, Dill C, Dolidze K, Clegg T, Simonelli I, Lo HYC, Magione-Standish A, Pansier B, Gulyurtlu SC, Garone A, Rippen H. Five Reasons Why Pediatric Settings Should Integrate the Play Specialist and Five Issues in Practice. Front Psychol 2021; 12:687292. [PMID: 34267710 PMCID: PMC8275832 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.687292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Giulia Perasso
- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.,Porto dei Piccoli, Genoa, Italy
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Georgian Association for the Care of Children's Health, Tiblisi, Georgia
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- Health Play Specialist Education Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Care Services - Children's and Adolescents' Task Force, Trento, Italy
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- Starlight Children's Foundation, Culver City, CA, United States
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Koç Özkan T, Polat F. The Effect of Virtual Reality and Kaleidoscope on Pain and Anxiety Levels During Venipuncture in Children. J Perianesth Nurs 2020; 35:206-211. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2019.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hedén L, von Essen L, Ljungman G. Children's self-reports of fear and pain levels during needle procedures. Nurs Open 2020; 7:376-382. [PMID: 31871722 PMCID: PMC6917931 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim The objective was to determine the levels of and potential relationships between, procedure-related fear and pain in children. Design Clinical based cross-sectional. Methods Ninety children aged between 7-18 years were included consecutively and self-reported levels of pain and fear on a 0-100 mm visual analogue scales (VAS) when undergoing routine needle insertion into a subcutaneously implanted intravenous port following topical anaesthesia. Results The needle-related fear level was reported to be as high as the needle-related pain level (mean VAS: 14 mm and 12 mm, respectively, N = 90). With fear as the dependent variable, age and pain were significantly associated and explained 16% of the variance. With pain as the dependent variable, fear was significantly associated and explained 11% of the variance. A post hoc analysis indicated that younger children reported their fear levels to be higher than their pain levels.
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- Lena Hedén
- Faculty of Caring Sciences, Work Life and Social WelfareUniversity of BoråsBoråsSweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's HealthClinical Psychology in HealthcareUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's HealthPediatric OncologyUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden
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Velazquez Cardona C, Rajah C, Mzoneli YN, Friedrichsdorf SJ, Campbell F, Cairns C, Rodseth RN. An audit of paediatric pain prevalence, intensity, and treatment at a South African tertiary hospital. Pain Rep 2019; 4:e789. [PMID: 31984294 PMCID: PMC6903419 DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 05/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pain in paediatric inpatients is common, underrecognised, and undertreated in resource-rich countries. Little is known about the status of paediatric pain prevention and treatment in low- and middle-income countries. OBJECTIVES This audit aimed to describe the prevalence and severity of pain in paediatric patients at a tertiary hospital in South Africa. METHOD A single-day prospective observational cross-sectional survey and medical chart review of paediatric inpatients at Grey's Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. RESULTS Sixty-three children were included, and mean patient age was 9.7 years (SD 6.17). Most patients (87%) had pain during admission, with 29% reporting preexisting (possibly chronic) pain. At the time of the study, 25% had pain (median pain score 6/10). The worst pain reported was from needle procedures, including blood draws, injections, and venous cannulation (34%), followed by surgery (22%), acute illness/infection (18%), and other procedures (14%). Pharmacological treatments included WHO step 1 (paracetamol and ibuprofen) and step 2 (tramadol, tilidine, and morphine) analgesics. The most effective integrative interventions were distraction, swaddling, and caregiver participation. Although a pain narrative was present in the majority of charts, only 16% had documented pain intensity scores. CONCLUSION The prevalence of pain in hospitalised children in a large South African Hospital was high and pain assessment inadequately documented. There is an urgent need for pain education and development of guidelines and protocols, to achieve better pain outcomes for children. This audit will be repeated as part of a quality-improvement initiative.
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- Caridad Velazquez Cardona
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Grey's Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Grey's Hospital Pain Services Commitee, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Grey's Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Perioperative Research Group, Department of Anaesthesia, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Grey's Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Perioperative Research Group, Department of Anaesthesia, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Department of Pain Medicine, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Grey's Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Grey's Hospital Pain Services Commitee, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Perioperative Research Group, Department of Anaesthesia, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Walther-Larsen S, Petersen T, Friis SM, Aagaard G, Drivenes B, Opstrup P. Immersive Virtual Reality for Pediatric Procedural Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosp Pediatr 2019; 9:501-507. [PMID: 31160472 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2018-0249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Pain management in children often is inadequate, and the single most common painful procedure in children who are hospitalized is needle procedures. Virtual reality (VR) is a promising and engaging intervention that may help to decrease anxiety and pain in children undergoing painful procedures. Our aim for this study is to investigate patient satisfaction and pain reduction by using a three-dimensional VR interactive game as a distraction. METHODS In this randomized clinical trial, we enrolled 64 children aged 7 to 16 years who were scheduled for venous cannulation. Patients assigned to the control group were adherent to our standard of care, including topical numbing cream, positioning, and distraction by a specialized pain nurse. In the study group, children were adherent to the standard of care and were distracted by an interactive VR game. Primary outcomes were patient satisfaction and the procedural pain assessed by using a visual analog score; secondary outcomes were the procedural time and any adverse events. RESULTS We found a high level of patient satisfaction with using the VR custom-made three-dimensional interactive game. All children (28 of 28 [100%]) in the VR group answered that they would prefer VR as a distraction for a later procedure, a borderline significant result compared with that of the control group (26 of 31 [84.9%]). No significant difference was found in pain scores and procedural times between the 2 groups. The number of adverse effects was low, with no significant difference between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS We found no difference in pain scores but higher satisfaction when using VR versus standard care as part of a multimodal approach for management of procedural pain in children.
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- Søren Walther-Larsen
- The Pediatric Pain Clinic, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Pediatric Pain Clinic, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Pediatric Pain Clinic, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Pediatric Pain Clinic, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Pediatric Pain Clinic, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Pediatric Pain Clinic, Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Leibring I, Anderzén-Carlsson A. Fear and Coping in Children 5-9 years old Treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - A Longitudinal Interview Study. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 46:e29-e36. [PMID: 30786968 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to describe the fears of 5- to 9-year-old children related to having acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and their strategies for coping with those fears. DESIGN AND METHODS The study had a qualitative descriptive longitudinal design and included a total of 35 interviews with 13 children at three different times during their treatment period. Data were analyzed using a matrix-based method inspired by the work of Miles et al. RESULTS: Initially, most children reported a fear of needles, but during the treatment period, fewer children reported this fear. Children's coping strategies also changed over time, as they wanted more involvement and control during needle-related procedures. Other fears were having adhesive tapes removed, having a nasogastric tube, and taking tablets. During the treatment period, existential fears related to the seriousness of ALL and its consequences, such as having impaired physical fitness and being different from before and different from others, became more prominent and caused feelings of loneliness and alienation. CONCLUSIONS The children described various fears through their treatment period, which they coped with using cognitive, emotional, and functional strategies. Over the 2.5-year period, their strategies changed. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Because fears changed over time and varied among these different children, each child must be approached individually and attentively in every encounter.
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- Ingela Leibring
- Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Institution for Health, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Institution for Health, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden; University Health Care Research Center, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
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Piazza J, Merkel S, Neusius H, Murphy S, Gargaro J, Rothberg B, Kullgren KA. It's Not Just a Needlestick: Exploring Phlebotomists' Knowledge, Training, and Use of Comfort Measures in Pediatric Care to Improve the Patient Experience. J Appl Lab Med 2018; 3:847-856. [PMID: 31639759 DOI: 10.1373/jalm.2018.027573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood draws are a routine element of the pediatric patient experience. They are also associated with the greatest fear and pain for a child. Because of the limited literature regarding phlebotomists' knowledge, experience, training, or stress related to their use of comfort techniques during pediatric blood draws, this study explored current practices and training methods. Phlebotomist training tends to focus on clinical technique rather than pediatric or patient comfort support. The study includes aims to develop a measurement for phlebotomists' use of comfort techniques for pediatric blood draws. METHOD Focus groups of parent advocates (n = 24) and pediatric phlebotomists (n = 11) reviewed the survey questionnaire, and it was revised before being e-mailed to hospital system phlebotomists (n = 128). RESULTS Almost half of the sample group lacked training in child development. The most frequently used comfort measures were words of explanation and reassurance, positioning of the child, and distraction. Requesting child life specialist support and using pain management devices or topical anesthetics were used less often. Primary challenges to performing pediatric blood draws were anxious patients and parents. CONCLUSION Phlebotomists' use of available comfort measures occurs infrequently. Including child development and comfort techniques in training programs is essential to providing pediatric patients with a more satisfactory experience.
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- Julie Piazza
- University of Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI; .,Child & Family Life and Office of Patient Experience Department, University of Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
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- University of Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
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- University of Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.,Child & Family Life and Office of Patient Experience Department, University of Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
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- University of Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
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Distraction Kits for Pain Management of Children Undergoing Painful Procedures in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Study. Pain Manag Nurs 2017; 18:418-426. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hsieh YC, Cheng SF, Tsay PK, Su WJ, Cho YH, Chen CW. Effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral Program on Pain and Fear in School-aged Children Undergoing Intravenous Placement. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2017; 11:261-267. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2017.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 09/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Shinta Devi NLP, Nurhaeni N, Hayati H. Effect of Audiovisual Distraction on Distress and Oxygenation Status in Children Receiving Aerosol Therapy. Compr Child Adolesc Nurs 2017; 40:14-21. [DOI: 10.1080/24694193.2017.1386966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Faculty of Nursing Universitas Indonesia, Jalan Bahder Djohan Campus, Depok, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing Universitas Indonesia, Jalan Bahder Djohan Campus, Depok, Indonesia
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Shafran R, Bennett SD, McKenzie Smith M. Interventions to Support Integrated Psychological Care and Holistic Health Outcomes in Paediatrics. Healthcare (Basel) 2017; 5:E44. [PMID: 28812985 PMCID: PMC5618172 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare5030044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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There are strong calls from many national and international bodies for there to be a 'holistic' and integrated approach to the understanding and management of psychological and physical health needs. Such holistic approaches are characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease. Holistic approaches can impact on mental and physical health and are cost-effective. Several psychological interventions have demonstrated efficacy in improving holistic health outcomes, for example Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Behavioural Therapies and Problem Solving Therapies. They have shown to impact upon a wide range of outcomes, including psychological distress, pain, physical health, medication adherence, and family outcomes. There is increasing recognition that the holistic goals of the child and family should be prioritised, and that interventions and outcomes should reflect these goals. A focus on holistic goals in therapy can be achieved through a combination of personalised goal-based outcomes in addition to symptom-based measures.
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- Roz Shafran
- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford St., London WC1N 1EH, UK.
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- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford St., London WC1N 1EH, UK.
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- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford St., London WC1N 1EH, UK.
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Transformation of the peripheral intravenous catheter placement experience in pediatrics. J Vasc Access 2017; 18:259-263. [PMID: 28362043 DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND "Needle pokes" are the most frequent cause of pain encountered by pediatric patients in the hospital setting. Poor control of pain during needle pokes leads to short- and long-term adverse outcomes for both patients and hospitals. J-Tips are a needle-free injection system that use pressurized gas to inject lidocaine in a fine stream of fluid that penetrates the skin. This study undertook an evaluation of their effectiveness at decreasing the pain of the needle poke that takes place with IV insertion. METHODS Participation was limited to patients between the ages of 3 and 16 who received an IV during a 3-week period at an academic pediatric hospital. Furthermore, patients requiring more than one attempt to place the IV were not included. Participants were recruited within 24 hours after having received their IV. The 10-point, Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale was the tool used to collect pain scores. Patients were recruited to the study by convenience sampling. RESULTS Pain scores were collected from 85 patients. There were 41 patients who received needle-free injected lidocaine prior to IV insertion. There were 44 patients who received an IV without previous lidocaine injection. Mean pain scores for the two groups were 2.45 for the patients who received the needle-free injected lidocaine and 5.8 for the patients who did not (p value <0.001). CONCLUSIONS Results were consistent with the hypothesis that needle-free injection of lidocaine is an effective therapy for the management of pain in children between the ages of 3-16 years who receive an IV.
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Beyond the drugs: nonpharmacologic strategies to optimize procedural care in children. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2016; 29 Suppl 1:S1-13. [PMID: 26926330 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Painful and/or stressful medical procedures mean a substantial burden for sick children. There is good evidence that procedural comfort can be optimized by a comprehensive comfort-directed policy containing the triad of nonpharmacological strategies (NPS) in all cases, timely or preventive procedural analgesia if pain is an issue, and procedural sedation. RECENT FINDINGS Based both on well-established theoretical frameworks as well as an increasing body of scientific evidence NPS need to be regarded an inextricable part of procedural comfort care. SUMMARY Procedural comfort care must always start with a child-friendly, nonthreatening environment in which well-being, confidence, and self-efficacy are optimized and maintained. This requires a reconsideration of the medical spaces where we provide care, reduction of sensory stimulation, normalized professional behavior, optimal logistics, and coordination and comfort-directed and age-appropriate verbal and nonverbal expression by professionals. Next, age-appropriate distraction techniques and/or hypnosis should be readily available. NPS are useful for all types of medical and dental procedures and should always precede and accompany procedural sedation. NPS should be embedded into a family-centered, care-directed policy as it has been shown that family-centered care can lead to safer, more personalized, and effective care, improved healthcare experiences and patient outcomes, and more responsive organizations.
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Karlsson K, Dalheim Englund AC, Enskär K, Nyström M, Rydström I. Experiencing Support During Needle-Related Medical Procedures: A Hermeneutic Study With Young Children (3-7Years). J Pediatr Nurs 2016; 31:667-677. [PMID: 27426015 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Revised: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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UNLABELLED Needle-related medical procedures (NRMPs) are something that all young children need to undergo at some point. These procedures may involve feelings of fear, pain and anxiety, which can cause problems later in life either when seeking healthcare in general or when seeking care specifically involving needles. More knowledge is needed about supporting children during these procedures. AIM This study aims to explain and understand the meaning of the research phenomenon: support during NRMPs. The lived experiences of the phenomenon are interpreted from the perspective of younger children. METHOD The analysis uses a lifeworld hermeneutic approach based on participant observations and interviews with children between 3 and 7years of age who have experienced NRMPs. RESULTS The research phenomenon, support for younger children during NRMPs, is understood through the following themes: being the centre of attention, getting help with distractions, being pampered, becoming involved, entrusting oneself to the safety of adults and being rewarded. A comprehensive understanding is presented wherein younger children experience support from adults during NRMPs in order to establish resources and/or strengthen existing resources. CONCLUSIONS The manner in which the child will be guided through the procedure is developed based on the child's reactions. This approach demonstrates that children are actively participating during NRMPs. Supporting younger children during NRMPs consists of guiding them through a shared situation that is mutually beneficial to the child, the parent and the nurse. Play during NRMP is an important tool that enables the support to be perceived as positive.
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- Katarina Karlsson
- Faculty of Caring Sciences, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
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- Department of Nursing Sciences, CHILD Research Group, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Faculty of Caring Sciences, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden
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- Faculty of Caring Sciences, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden
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