Pain relief during immunization of children.
Conditions
Interventions
A group of 120 children was randomized to three groups: experimental group 1 (GE1), experimental group 2 (GE2) and control group (CG). Each group consisted of 40 children. For the GE1 group, the Buzzy
Device
E03.091
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion among children aged two to four years who attended the UBS for vaccination, accompanied by at least one of their legal guardians, were considered eligible for inclusion for injectable immunization recommended by the PNI vaccination schedule for their respective age group.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants who took any analgesic in the last six hours were excluded from the sample; have some type of injury or abrasions in the region where the device will be placed; have a history of syncope during procedures involving needle; have a fever; vomiting; lowering of consciousness level; or have some type of deficiency or underlying neurological disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1: Buzzy and Distraction devices will reduce pain levels, as measured by the Wong-Baker Pain Scale.;Expected outcome 2: Buzzy and Distraction devices will reduce anxiety levels, as measured by the Infant Fear Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes aren't expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactViviane Fontes
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Outcome results
None listed