Anxiety, Fear, Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
In recent years, technological advances have enabled the development of innovative intervention methods in healthcare. This study aims to examine the effect of augmented reality (AR) technology on pain, anxiety and fear in children during pediatric blood collection procedures. The study is based on a randomized controlled design. Participants were randomized into two groups, the group receiving AR intervention and the control group receiving standard care. Pain, anxiety and fear levels will be assessed with pre and post intervention measurements.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAugmented Reality Video Intervention
This intervention involves a video intervention using augmented reality (AR) technology to reduce the pain, anxiety and fear children experience during the blood collection process. During the intervention, children watch AR videos to distract and relax them from the blood collection process. These videos are equipped with a variety of entertaining and engaging content and aim to reduce children's psychological stress.
Sponsors
Dokuz Eylul University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 13 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Both parent and child voluntarily agree to participate in the study * No language barrier
Exclusion criteria
* Parents or children who refused to participate in the study * Problems with looking at the screen
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Level | Five minutes before and 5 minutes after blood collection | Children's pain levels will be measured using a standardized pain scale, such as the Wong-Baker Pain Rating Scale, immediately after the blood collection procedure.The scale can be scored from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 10. As the score increases, pain increases. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fear Level | Five minutes before and 5 minutes after blood collection | Children's fear levels will be evaluated using a fear assessment tool, such as the Children's Fear Scale, before and after the blood collection procedure. The scale can be scored from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 4. As the score increases, fear increases. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Level | Five minutes before and 5 minutes after blood collection | Children's anxiety levels will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children before, during, and after the blood collection procedure.The scale can be scored from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 10. As the score increases, Anxiety increases. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed