Pinwheel and Bubble Blowing for Pain and Emotional Responses in Children
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age3-6
SponsorTrakya University
About this trial
Venous blood sampling is one of the most frequently performed invasive procedures in children during diagnostic and treatment processes and may lead to pain, fear, and negative emotional responses. Such negative experiences in childhood may contribute to the development of anxiety toward healthcare services and reduced cooperation with healthcare professionals during treatment. Therefore, the use of non-pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing pain levels and emotional responses during procedures is of great importance in pediatric care.
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of pinwheel and bubble blowing techniques applied during venous blood sampling on pain levels and emotional states in children. This study will be conducted as a prospective, randomized controlled trial in the Blood Sampling Unit of the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic of a university hospital located in Edirne. A total of 66 children aged 3-6 years who will undergo venous blood sampling will be included in the study (pinwheel group: 22, bubble blowing group: 22, control group: 22).
Study data will be collected using the Child and Family Information Form, the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, and the Children's Emotional Indicators Scale. During venous blood sampling, pinwheel or bubble blowing techniques will be applied to the children in the experimental groups, while routine procedures will be performed for the children in the control group. The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the dissemination of evidence-based non-pharmacological practices aimed at reducing pain and emotional stress in pediatric nursing care.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Children aged 3-6 years
Willingness to undergo intravenous blood collection
Children's ability to apply distraction techniques during blood collection
No communication problems in children
Disqualifiers
Children not being between the ages of 3 and 6
Absence of intravenous blood collection request
Communication problems in children
Presence of mental or neurological disability in the child
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Bubble Blowing Group
Other interventionThe bubble blowing technique will be applied to randomly selected children during blood collection. Prior to the procedure, parents (mothers) will complete a "Child and Family Information Form," and the children's pain and emotional responses will be recorded by the researcher through observation using the Wong-Baker Pain Scale and the Emotional Indicators Scale (EIS). * During the intervention, children will be shown the bubble blowing technique and their attention will be diverted. Compliance with the intervention will be assessed based on the researcher's observations and parental feedback. * After the procedure, the same scales will be completed by the researcher, and changes in the children's pain and emotional states will be monitored.
Pinwheel Group
Other interventionThe pinwheel blowing technique will be applied to randomly selected children during blood collection. Before the procedure, parents (mothers) will fill out a "Child and Family Information Form," and the children's pain and emotional responses will be observed by the researcher using the Wong-Baker Facial Pain Scale and EIS. * The use of the pinwheel will be demonstrated during the intervention, and the children's attention will be diverted. Compliance with the intervention will be monitored through the researcher's observations and parental feedback. * After the procedure, the children's pain and emotional states will be recorded by the researcher using the same scales.
Treatment groups
75 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: Pinwheel GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Bubble Blowing GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Standard Care GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Children's Pain Level
Children's pain levels will be assessed using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale. This scale consists of six facial expressions ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Children indicate their perceived pain intensity by selecting the face that best represents their pain.
Time frame
The scale will be administered and recorded by the researcher nurse during the procedure and 1 minute after the procedure is completed.Secondary outcomes
1
Children's Emotional Status
Children's emotional responses will be assessed using the Children's Emotional Indicators Scale. The scale includes five parameters: facial expression, vocalization, activity, interaction, and cooperation. Each parameter is scored between 1 and 5, with total scores ranging from 5 to 25. Higher scores indicate more negative emotional responses. The scale will be applied by an observer nurse to evaluate children's emotional reactions such as fear, anxiety, and distress.
Time frame
The scale will be administered and recorded by the observer nurse immediately before the procedure, during venous blood sampling, and immediately after the procedure.Locations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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