Effect of the Coughing Technique During Subcutaneous Heparin Injection

Objective: to examine the effect of the medium intensity coughing technique during subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin injection on pain severity and individual satisfaction in general surgery patients. Method: a prospective, quasi-experimental study included 100 patients who had prescribed a subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin injection once in 24 hours. Each patient received two injections by the same researcher using standard injection technique with medium intensity coughing technique and only standard injection technique.

Inclusion Criteria:Participating voluntarily in the studyBeing over the age of 18,Having a doctor's prescription for subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin 0.6 mL treatment and not yet having begun treatment.Having no coagulation disorder, having no disorder that could affect pain perception, -Having no incision, lipodystrophy, or finding of infection at the injection site,Having no communication problemExclusion Criteria:Not wanting to participate in the study, or during the course of the research, wishing to withdraw from the studyHaving any condition which would affect the sensation of painNot being able to agree on a place or timeBeing less than 18 years of age