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Use of Hand Puppets and Image Watching and Coloring Books for Children in During Blood Collection Procedures

Use of Hand Puppets and Image Watching and Coloring Books for Children in During Blood Collection Procedures

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3-6 years
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Overview

The aim of this study was to compare a hand puppet with image viewing and a coloring book for children in reducing children's pain and fear during blood collection.

Description

Ninety volunteer children aged 3-6 coming for blood collection will be randomly divided into three groups: hand puppet, viewing and painting the image, and control group. Children will be assessed before, during, and after the procedure. Pain related to blood collection will be assessed with the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale, and fear will be assessed with the Child Fear Scale. In addition, children's demographic data will be recorded in the Information Form.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being between 3-6 years old
  • Taking blood samples at once
  • No visual-auditory and speech disorders
  • Being open to communication and
  • Being accompanied by a parent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having a chronic disease
  • Having a visual-auditory and speech disorder
  • History of sedative, analgesic or narcotic substance use within 24 hours before admission
  • Children whose parents do not agree to participate in the study.

Study details
    Blood Collection

NCT07044713

Artvin Coruh University

6 July 2025

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