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The effect of buzzy and finger puppet show on children's pain, fear, and anxiety during venipuncture in the pediatric emergency department: a randomized controlled trial.
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The Effect of Buzzy and Finger Puppet Show on Children's Pain, Fear, and Anxiety During Venipuncture in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Abstract
backgroundVenipuncture in pediatric emergency departments commonly causes pain, fear, and anxiety in children, particularly those aged 4 to 6 years. Although non-pharmacological distraction techniques are recommended, comparative evidence remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Buzzy devices and finger puppet shows in reducing these outcomes.
methodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted with 102 children aged 4 to 6 years undergoing venipuncture in a tertiary pediatric emergency department. Participants were randomly assigned to 3 groups: Buzzy device (n = 34), finger puppet distraction (n = 34), and control (n = 34). Pain, fear, and anxiety were assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, Children's Fear Scale, and Children's Anxiety Meter-State before and after the procedure. Data were analyzed using SPSS, and the study was registered (NCT06849648).
resultsNo significant differences were found between groups in pre-procedure scores (P > .05). Post-procedure scores differed significantly (P < .001), with the control group reporting higher pain, fear, and anxiety compared to both intervention groups. Within-group analyses showed significant reductions in all outcomes in the Buzzy and finger puppet groups (P < .001), whereas no significant change was observed in the control group. Effect sizes were large for both interventions and higher in the Buzzy group (fear: η2 = 0.756; anxiety: η2 = 0.825; pain: η2 = 0.659) than the finger puppet group (fear: η2 = 0.657; anxiety: η2 = 0.690; pain: η2 = 0.512). Findings should be interpreted with caution due to baseline imbalances.
conclusionBoth interventions effectively reduced pain, fear, and anxiety, with Buzzy showing greater effectiveness. These findings support the use of simple, cost-effective distraction techniques in pediatric emergency care.
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