The Effect of Storigami Method on Pain, Fear and Anxiety Levels Associated With Peripheral Intravenous Catheterisation in Children
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of storigami method on reducing pain, fear and anxiety of children in peripheral intravenous catheter applications in children aged 6-9 years who were hospitalized in the pediatric health and diseases clinic.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * The child is between 6-9 years old * First time peripheral intravenous catheter insertion since admission to the clinic * The child has no vision, hearing and speech problems * The child has no mental retardation * Know/speak Turkish * No complaints such as pain, nausea and vomiting that may affect fear and anxiety * No sedative or analgesic was given to the child immediately before the peripheral intravenous catheterization procedure Exclusion Criteria: * The child has a chronic, congenital, metabolic or neurodegenerative disease * Failed attempt at peripheral intravenous catheterization, * Failure to complete or incomplete completion of questionnaires, * A different invasive intervention was performed immediately before PIC application, * The child does not comply during the procedure, * The child wants to leave the study