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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Jul 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialA pilot study of distraction for adolescents during allergy testing.
- Debra Ann Jeffs.
- Arkansas Children Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA. jeffsda@archildrens.org
- J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2007 Jul 1;12(3):170-85.
PurposeThis pilot study describes pain and anxiety associated with allergy testing; tests distraction, specifically self-selected distraction; and examines the relationship between pain, anxiety, and engagement with distraction.Design And MethodsAn experimental design was used with a convenience sample of 32 adolescents from an allergist's office randomly assigned to three groups. Pain was measured by the adolescent pediatric pain tool (APPT) and FACES scale.ResultsNo differences in pain ratings were found among the groups. Less pain was associated with lower anxiety and greater engagement with distraction. Greater engagement with distraction occurred with less anxiety.Practice ImplicationsKnowledge about allergy testing pain, anxiety, and engagement with distraction can assist nurses in preparing adolescents for this procedure.
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