PROCEDURAL PAIN

This study looked at whether giving children aged 4-6 a liquid hourglass or a spiky ball toy during a blood draw can lower their pain, fear, and anxiety. 120 children were randomly assigned to use one of the toys or receive standard care. The goal was to see if these simple distr…

This study tested a realistic breathing toy to distract children aged 1-3 during blood draws. Eighty kids were split into two groups: one used the toy, the other received standard care. The toy group had 51% less pain and 72% less crying, with no side effects. It's a simple, safe…

This study tested two simple ways to help children aged 6-9 feel less pain and fear when getting an IV: watching cartoons (passive distraction) or playing games (active distraction). Researchers compared the two methods in 64 children to see which worked better. The goal is to fi…

This study tested whether virtual reality glasses or simple game cards could help children aged 5 to 10 feel less fear, anxiety, and pain during wound care. Ninety kids were split into three groups: standard care, standard care with game cards, or standard care with VR. Researche…

This study tested two simple, non-drug methods to reduce pain and fear in children aged 6 to 9 when a peripheral IV line is taken out. One group squeezed a ball as a distraction, another used an alcohol-free silicone spray to gently remove the adhesive tape, and a third group rec…

This study looked at whether a gentle touch technique can help reduce pain and improve breathing in preterm infants during painful procedures in the NICU. Researchers compared 60 preterm babies who received gentle touch with those who got standard care. The goal was to see if thi…