Pain, non-significant injury pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Child = 7 years old.Injury occurred inside of home.Parents are proficient in either English or Dutch.Absence of visible injury.No spontaneous pain relieve before hug or kiss was given
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: EXCLUSION CRITERIA:Child > 7 years old.Injury occurred outside of home.Parents were not proficient in either English or Dutch.Presence of visible injury.Spontaneous pain relieve before hug or kiss was given
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome was the success rate of home-administered hugs or kisses, before and after pain scores, time to effect, the influence of the perceived parent/carers hug/kiss technique, and the influence of the child’s toughness as perceived by carers. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes were the influence of the child actively asking for a hug or kiss, the carer giving the hug/kiss, reasons for failed hug or kiss analgesia, and alternative measures employed. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Haaglanden Medisch Centrum (HMC)