The effect of the distraction methods used before the COVID-19 test on the fear and anxiety levels of children: a RCT study.
Int J Environ Health Res
; 34(2): 745-754, 2024 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-36641806
ABSTRACT
The current study aimed to investigate the effect of the distraction methods employed before nasopharyngeal swab sampling from children within the scope of the COVID test on their anxiety and fear levels. The study was an RCT with parallel groups conducted according to the CONSORT statement at the pediatric emergency unit of a hospital in Turkey. Children aged 5-10 years were randomized into three groups Kaleidoscope, Visual Illusion Cards, and control. Data were collected by the researchers using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Children's Anxiety Meter-State, and the Children's Fear Scale. According to the reports of the children, the parents, and the nurse, the mean anxiety score and the mean fear score in the experimental groups were significantly lower after the nasopharyngeal swab procedure compared to the control group (p < .05). Fear and anxiety were observed less in the visual illusion cards group and the kaleidoscope group.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
COVID-19
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Ilusiones
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Int J Environ Health Res
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía