Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Apr 2013
Effect of distraction on children's pain during intravenous catheter insertion.
This study examined the effect of pressing a soft ball during intravenous catheter insertion (IVCI) on the intensity of pain in children ages 4-6 years. ⋯ Pressing a soft ball during IVCI may be an easily accessed, inexpensive, and effective technique to control or reduce pain in young children.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Apr 2013
Development of an in-home standardized end-of-life treatment program for pediatric patients dying of brain tumors.
To evaluate an end-of-life (EOL) program related to specific outcomes (i.e., number of hospitalizations and place of death) for children with brain tumors. ⋯ An EOL program may improve symptom management and decrease required hospital admissions for children with brain tumors.