Fear, Injection, Pain Management
Conditions
Keywords
Pain, Injection, Injection fear
Brief summary
This study investigates the effect of cold spray and Buzzy devices on pain and fear experienced during penicillin injections. There are three groups: a cold spray and Buzzy device, and a control group. Penicillin injections are commonly used in clinical practice and can cause discomfort, pain, and fear, particularly in patients receiving intramuscular injections. Cold spray and Buzzy devices are non-pharmacological methods that can help reduce pain and fear by providing a cooling effect and vibration at the injection site. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the study groups, and their pain and fear levels during injection will be assessed using standardized measurement tools. The results of this study are expected to contribute to improving patient comfort and supporting the use of simple, non-invasive methods to reduce pain and fear during injections.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of cold spray and the Buzzy device on pain and fear associated with penicillin injection. Eligible participants who require intramuscular penicillin injection will be randomly assigned to one of the study groups: cold spray, Buzzy device, or routine care (control group). In the cold spray group, a topical cold spray will be applied to the injection site immediately before the injection. In the Buzzy device group, the Buzzy device will be placed near the injection site to provide cold and vibration during the injection. Participants in the control group will receive the injection according to standard clinical practice without any additional intervention. Pain and fear levels will be assessed during the injection process using validated measurement tools. Data collection will be carried out by trained researchers following standardized procedures. The study will be conducted in accordance with ethical principles and relevant clinical research guidelines.
Interventions
OTHERCold Spray Intervention Group
Cold spray application
OTHERBuzy Device Intervention Group
Buzzy device application
OTHERControl Group
Standard care
Sponsors
Inonu University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
A randomized controlled experimental study with 3 groups.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Eligibility Criteria Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 years and older Individuals scheduled to receive intramuscular penicillin injection Able to communicate and report pain and fear levels Willing to participate in the study Provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to cold applications Skin lesions, infection, or injury at the injection site Neurological or psychiatric conditions that may affect pain or fear perception Use of analgesic or anxiolytic medication prior to injection Previous adverse reaction to intramuscular injections
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural Pain Intensity | Within one minute before the penicillin injection procedure. | Procedural pain intensity will be measured using a 10-centimeter Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "unbearable pain." |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level of Procedural Fear | Immediately before the procedure and within 1 minute after the procedure. | The level of fear regarding the injection will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS-Fear), where 0 indicates "no fear" and 10 indicates "extreme fear." This assessment will be performed both before the procedure (pre-test) and after the procedure (post-test). |
Contacts
CONTACTZeliha CENGIZ, Associate Professor Dr.
CONTACTSema K Kömürkara, Dr
Outcome results
None listed