Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Distraction Technique in Reduction of Pain Among Preschool Children Undergoing Vein Puncture

Authors

  • Tulashi Adhikari Mishra Maharajgunj Nursing Campus, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Aastha Subedi Shree Medical and Technical College, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60086/jnps484

Keywords:

Vein puncture, Video, Distraction, Preschooler children

Abstract

Introduction: Vein puncture is an invasive but common procedure for children, often accompanied by pain, fear and anxiety and refuse to cooperate. Distraction technique is one of the non-pharmacological methods of controlling pain. The objective of this study was to find the effectiveness of video assisted distraction technique in reduction of pain among preschooler children.

Methods: Quasi experimental study was conducted in Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal. 108 preschooler children consisting of 54 children in each experimental and control group selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique were enrolled in the study. Structured pain scale was used to collect data in both groups. Animated cartoon video was shown only to experimental group five minutes prior to until the vein puncture was over. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and inferential statistical tests.

Results: In experimental group, 59.2% had moderate pain whereas 68.5% in control group had severe pain. The pain score of experimental group was significantly lower than that of control group at p = 0.05 with the mean value of experimental and control group 6.85 ± 0.79 and 7.25 ± 0.87 respectively.

Conclusions: Distraction is an effective technique for children undergoing vein puncture in order to alleviate pain level during vein puncture

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.
Abstract
30
PDF
19

Downloads

Published

2023-09-10

How to Cite

Adhikari Mishra, T. ., & Subedi, A. . (2023). Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Distraction Technique in Reduction of Pain Among Preschool Children Undergoing Vein Puncture. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 43(1), 22–27. https://doi.org/10.60086/jnps484

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Original Articles

License

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.

Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).