Clinical Research Directory

The Effects of Two Methods Applied on Pain and Fear During Phlebotomy in Children

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of using an externally vibrating dolphin-shaped Dolphin massage device and digital storytelling via tablet on pain and fear in children aged 3 to 6 years during blood collection. Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 105 children aged 3-6 years who visited the pediatric blood collection unit of a training and research hospital between June 2024 and June 2025. This study used the CONSORT checklist. After obtaining consent from the child and parent, the children (n=105) were assigned to one of the groups (Dolphin massage device group (n=35), digital storytelling group (n=35), control group (n=35)) using block randomization. The children's pain and fear scores were assessed after phlebotomy by their parents, the nurse performing the phlebotomy, and the researcher using the Wong-Baker Pain Scale and the Child Fear Scale. The phlebotomy procedure was performed by a single nurse.

Storytelling for Reducing Gap in Anticoagulation Use in African Americans With Atrial Fibrillation

The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a previously developed storytelling intervention on anticoagulation (AC) initiation/persistence in African American and Black patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter. The investigators hope to gain knowledge that may help treat atrial fibrillation or flutter and lower stroke and adverse cardiovascular event risks for African American and Black patients by increasing the use of blood thinning medications known as anticoagulants.