The Effectiveness of Distraction Techniques on Minimizing Pain and Anxiety for Cancer Children Undergoing Venipuncture

Abstract

Abstract: The current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of distraction techniques on minimizing pain and anxiety for cancer children undergoing venipuncture procedure. Setting:was conducted at Banha Specialized Pediatric Hospital. Researchdesign: A quasi-experimental design. Sample: A convenience sample of 94 children aged from 6 to 12 years, divided into two identically groups: experimental group (No=47) were received pain distraction by the researchers and control group (No= 47) were received the routine nursing care. Tools: Tools were used to collect the data, the pediatric behavioral pain scale to assess children's level of pain before and after venipuncture and children's level of anxiety observational sheet were used to assess anxiety level during venipuncture Results: Study resultsshow that distraction technique for cancer children undergoing venipuncture had a positive effect for cancer children where less pain intensity level. Recommendation: Encourage an educational training program should be conducted to pediatric nurse about different methods of distraction that can play a part in supporting clinical practice.