PROCEDURAL PAIN

This study tested whether playing a game or watching cartoons on a tablet is more effective at reducing pain and fear in children getting an IV. Researchers worked with 64 children aged 6-9 years, randomly assigning them to either play a game or watch a cartoon for 3 minutes befo…

This study tested if using simple distraction toys could make blood draws easier for young children. Researchers gave 120 kids aged 4-6 either a liquid hourglass to watch or a spiky ball to squeeze during the procedure. They measured if these toys helped reduce the children's pai…

This study tested two distraction methods to help children aged 5 to 10 feel less fear, anxiety, and pain during wound care like cleaning or stitching. Researchers compared using immersive virtual reality glasses to simple distraction game cards, with a third group receiving stan…

This study tested whether a gentle touch technique could help reduce pain and improve breathing stability in premature babies during necessary but painful medical procedures. Researchers compared 60 stable preterm infants who received either the gentle touch or standard care duri…

This study tested if a special toy that looks and sounds like it's breathing could help reduce pain and fear in young children getting a blood test. Eighty children, aged 1 to 3, were randomly given either the breathing toy to hold or received standard care during the procedure. …

This study tested two simple methods to help children aged 6-9 feel less pain and fear when a nurse removes an IV line from their arm. Researchers compared using a special spray to loosen the tape, having children squeeze a stress ball, and using both methods together. The goal w…