Effect of Vibrating Tourniquet and Distraction Cards on Pain and Anxiety in Children

The aim of the study was to observe the effect of the use of vibrating tourniquet and distraction card on the pain, fear and anxiety levels felt during the blood collection process in children. The study was conducted between July 2021 and March 2022 as a randomized controlled study with totally 120 children in three groups. The 'Child and Parent Identification Form' was used for socio-demographic data about the child and the parent before phlebotomy. The 'Visual Analog Scale (VAS)', 'Child Fear Scale (CFS)' and 'Child Anxiety Scale-State Scale (ÇAS-D)' were used before, during and after the phlebotomy. Vibrating Tourniquet Group (intervention group 1) consists of a total of 40 children. Distraction Cards Group (intervention group 2) consists of a total of 40 children. Control group consists of a total of 40 children.

Inclusion Criteria:The child is between the ages of 6-10,The child has no pain just before the procedure,The child has not taken any analgesic-effective medication in the last 6 hours,The child does not have a hearing problem,The child and the parent can speak and understand TurkishThe child has a sufficient level of mental development to understand speech -Parent and child are willing to participate in the research.Exclusion Criteria:Children who cannot be successfully drawn in the first applicationChildren with oncological disease, epilepsy, migraine, or vestibular disorder.