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Therapeutic Touch for Intramuscular Injection Pain
Sponsor: Kilis 7 Aralik University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of therapeutic touch on pain intensity associated with intramuscular injection and to examine the relationship between fear of pain and injection-related pain. Participants are assigned to either a therapeutic touch group or a control group. Pain intensity is assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and fear of pain is assessed using the Fear of Pain Questionnaire.
Official title: Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Intramuscular Injection Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-05-03
Completion Date
2024-09-30
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Supportive Hand-Holding
This intervention involves supportive hand-holding by the patient's companion during the intramuscular injection. Immediately before the injection, the researcher briefly demonstrated to the companion how the hand should be held and provided simple guidance. During the injection, the companion held the patient's hand with both hands, offering a calm, silent, and emotionally supportive presence. The nurse was responsible only for administering the intramuscular injection and monitoring clinical safety; the nurse did not participate in the intervention itself. After the injection, the patient's pain level was assessed using the VAS scale based on self-report.
Locations (1)
Kilis 7 Aralık University, School of Health Services
Kilis, Kilis, Turkey (Türkiye)