Phlebotomy
Conditions
Keywords
Phlebotomy, blood vessel imaging device, pain, satisfaction
Brief summary
The study was planned to determine the effect of using a blood vessel imaging device (VID) and venous blood collection procedure on the pain and satisfaction level of the individual during phlebotomy. The randomized controlled experimental design study was carried out in a blood collection unit in a training and research hospital between 1-15 April 2022. The study sample was calculated as 100 people by power analysis and the method of drawing lots was applied to the groups. Data were collected using the patient identification form, visual analogue scale (VAS), and pain and satisfaction scales.
Detailed description
The population of the study consisted of adult individuals who benefited from polyclinic services and applied to the blood collection unit between the specified dates in a single center.
Interventions
The process of blood collection with a vascular imaging device
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals between the ages of 18-65, * Who wanted peripheral vascular access, * Volunteered to participate in the study, * Did not have any pain complaints, * Did not take analgesics in the last 12 hours, * Could be contacted, * Did not have obesity, dehydration, peripheral oedema, or a cancer diagnosis and did not need emergency intervention.
Exclusion criteria
* Those who do not meet the criteria for admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of using a blood vessel imaging device on the pain of the phlebotomy procedure | one month | Blood vessel imaging device effective pain level |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The effect of using a blood vessel imaging device on satisfaction level during the phlebotomy procedure | one month | Blood vessel imaging device effective satisfaction level |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)