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The Effect of Two Different Interventions on Emotional State, Pain, and Fear During Respiratory Panel Removal in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study
Sponsor: Sakarya University
Summary
Respiratory panel collection is a commonly used diagnostic procedure in children with suspected respiratory tract infections; however, it is often perceived as painful and distressing. Inadequately managed pain and fear during such procedures may negatively affect children's emotional responses to future medical interventions. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate and compare the effects of two non-pharmacological interventions-a palm stimulator and a stress ball-on pain, fear, and emotional behavior in children aged 6-12 years undergoing respiratory panel specimen collection. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: palm stimulator intervention, stress ball intervention, or routine care (control group). Pain, fear, and emotional responses will be assessed using validated pediatric measurement tools before, during, and after the procedure. The findings of this study are expected to contribute evidence on simple, practical, and developmentally appropriate non-pharmacological strategies that can be safely integrated into pediatric nursing practice to improve children's procedural experiences.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
35
Start Date
2025-05-15
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2026-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Palm Stimulator
Children will be instructed to hold the palm stimulator in the palm of their hand during the respiratory panel specimen collection procedure and to squeeze/grip it throughout the procedure as a tactile distraction strategy. The palm stimulator will be used only during the procedure and removed immediately after completion.
Stress Ball
Children will be given a stress ball during the respiratory panel specimen collection procedure and will be instructed to repeatedly squeeze and release the ball throughout the procedure as an active distraction technique (e.g., counting while squeezing). The stress ball will be used only during the procedure.
Locations (1)
Düzce University
Düzce, Turkey (Türkiye)