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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Apr 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Virtual Reality and Kaleidoscope on Pain and Anxiety Levels During Venipuncture in Children.
- Tuba Koç Özkan and Filiz Polat.
- Adiyaman University School of Health, Midwifery Department, Adiyaman, Turkey. Electronic address: tubakocozkan@gmail.com.
- J. Perianesth. Nurs. 2020 Apr 1; 35 (2): 206-211.
PurposeThe study aimed to determine the effect of two different distractions on pain perceptions and anxiety during venipuncture in children.DesignA randomized controlled study.MethodsA total of 139 children aged between 4 and 10 years were included in the study: 46 of them in virtual reality goggle group and 43 in the control group. An information form, the Children's Anxiety Scale, Visual Analogue Scale, and Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale were used in the collection of data.FindingsPain and anxiety scores were significantly lower in the virtual reality goggle and kaleidoscope group than in the control group (P < .000).ConclusionsThe use of virtual reality goggle and kaleidoscope methods during venipuncture are effective in reducing children's perception of pain and anxiety. The most effective method of reducing perception of pain and anxiety is using the virtual reality goggle.Copyright © 2019 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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