Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of music, kaleidoscope, and video methods on children’s pain perception and anxiety level during the blood collection procedures.
Material and Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial. The study was carried out with 134 children in the 5-10year age group in the pediatric blood collection unit of a training and research hospital between August and December 2018. In this study, nonpharmacological methods were applied to the children in the experimental groups (music group [n=33], kaleidoscope group [n=36], and video group [n=31]). The routine blood collection procedure was used for the children in the control group (n=34). The data were collected using the Information Form, Children’s Fear and Anxiety Scale, and the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale.
Results: Pain perceptions and anxiety levels in the music, kaleidoscope, and video groups were found to be significantly lower than the control group, according to the children’s, parents,’ and observer’s statements (p<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the use of music, kaleidoscope, and video methods in reducing pain perception and anxiety level during the blood collection procedures (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The methods of music, kaleidoscope, and video can be used to reduce the children’s perception of pain and anxiety levels during the painful medical procedures, such as blood collection. Distraction methods, such as music, kaleidoscope, or video, can be used to reduce pain perception and anxiety of children during medical procedures.
Cite this article as: Koç Özkan T. Effects of Distraction Methods on Pain Perception and Anxiety Levels in Children during Blood Collection. Arc Health Sci Res 2020; 7(3): 244-9.