A randomized controlled trial to assess the effect of vibratory stimulation on pain perception after intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin

Thomas, Dainy; Qureshi, Ashia; Sharma, Gautam

doi:10.4103/jpcs.jpcs_55_18

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“…This device has the ability to reach deep muscle groups, stimulate the nerve endings and accelerate blood circulation through mechanical vibration. The device should fully contact the skin during the application (Thomas et al, 2018). According to the Gate Control Theory by Melzack and Wall, the application of local vibration decreases the perceived pain by stimulating the nerve fibres (Melzack & Wall, 1999; Baba, McGrath & Liu, 2010; Secil et al 2014; Benjamin, Hendrix & Woody, 2016; Thomas et al, 2018).…”

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The effect of vibration stimulation on intramuscular injection pain and patient satisfaction: Single–blind, randomised controlled study

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Yıldırım

2021

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives The aim of this study was to assess the effect of vibration stimulation application in ventrogluteal region on intramuscular injection pain and patient satisfaction. Background Intramuscular injection pain caused distress for the patients and affected their compliance with the treatment. Design This was a prospective, single‐blind, cross‐over study. The study complied with the guidelines of Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT). Methods Eighty‐four patients who applied to the adult emergency department received an intramuscular injection of amoxicillin\ cefuroxime sodium to the ventrogluteal site with and without vibration in a random order following a standard procedure by the same investigator. Pain and satisfaction were assessed immediately after the injection with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), by a researcher blinded to the study. The data were evaluated using mean, standard deviation, percentage, Student's t‐test, paired sample t‐test, linear regression analysis and generalised linear mixed model. Results A total of 174 injections were analysed. The result of the study revealed that vibration decreased the severity of pain and increased the patient satisfaction. Conclusions Vibration is a non‐pharmacologic approach, which can be effective in decreasing the injection pain and increasing patient satisfaction. Relevance to clinical practice Intramuscular injection is the most frequently used nursing practice in the clinic. The use of vibration in decreasing pain due to intramuscular applications can help increase the self‐confidence of nurses and the quality of the care they provide.

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“…Although the results of the related studies have indicated that this new method is effective in reducing injection pain, the number of studies on this method in the literature is limited (Thomas et al, 2018). There is no study result in the literature on the effect of vibration on pain in the ventrogluteal region in particular.…”

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The effect of vibration stimulation on intramuscular injection pain and patient satisfaction: Single–blind, randomised controlled study

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2021

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…Thomas et al. (2018) determined that vibration stimulation in adults is effective in reducing patients’ perception of pain during and after IM benzathine penicillin injection. Alavi (2007) found that acupressure application is effective in reducing IM injection pain in adults.…”

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“…Zeydi and Khezri (2012) reported that pain caused by the IM benzathine penicillin injection should not be underestimated and the intensity of pain is severe. Patients are afraid of the injection because they think the IM injection experience will be painful and this can, therefore, disrupt their treatment (Celik & Khorshid, 2015; Thomas et al., 2018; Tugrul & Khorshid, 2014; Zore & Dias, 2014).…”

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Virtual reality and distraction cards to reduce pain during intramuscular benzathine penicillin injection procedure in adults: A randomized controlled trial

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Demırtaş

Yorubulut

2021

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim The aim of this study was to determine the effect of using three‐dimensional videos with virtual reality glasses and distraction cards including optical illusion pictures on patients’ pain and satisfaction levels during intramuscular benzathine penicillin injection. Design A randomized controlled trial. Method The study population consisted of 91 patients who were prescribed intramuscular benzathine penicillin medication. The participants were stratified by gender and assigned to three groups (control, virtual reality and distraction cards groups). The visual analogue scale was used to assess pain and patient satisfaction. A one‐way analysis of variance and Dunnett's post hoc tests were used to compare the pain and satisfaction levels by group. Results The mean pain was 6.67 (2.17) in the control group, 4.4 (2.71) in the distraction cards group and 4.93 (3.07) in the virtual reality group and the difference was statistically significant (F = 5.84, p ˂ .01). The average of the satisfaction levels in the groups was 3.57 (2.23) in the control group, 7.13 (2.86) in the distraction cards group and 8.07 (2.55) in the virtual reality group. The difference between the satisfaction levels was statistically significant (F = 25.77, p ˂ .01). Conclusion The three‐dimensional videos with virtual reality glasses and distraction cards including optical illusion pictures were effective in reducing pain associated with intramuscular benzathine penicillin injection and increasing patient satisfaction. Impact The results of this study will contribute to evidence‐based nursing practices for the pain associated with intramuscular benzathine penicillin injection. Clinical Trial Registry NCT04420559.

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A comparison of the effect on pain management of two non‐pharmacological methods used during administration of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‐19 vaccine (BNT162b2): A randomized controlled study

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Kutlu

Baki

2023

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Aims This study was conducted with the aim of examining the effect on pain intensity of the vibration technique applied at the injection site and squeezing a stress ball during the administration of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‐19 vaccination. Methods This was a randomized controlled single‐blind experimental study. The study included 120 adults who were randomly selected between July and November 2022. One experimental group (n = 40) received local vibration by means of a Buzzy® device, and the other (n = 40) were given a stress ball to squeeze. Routine vaccination procedure was performed with the control group (n = 40). The level of pain felt during the vaccination procedure was assessed on a visual analog scale. Results The pain score of individuals during the vaccination procedure was found to be significantly lower in the vibration group than in the control group (P = .005) and the stress ball group (P = .036), but there was no significant difference between the control and stress ball groups (P = .851). Also, it was found that the variables of gender, age and body mass index did not affect the average pain intensity of individuals during the vaccination procedure. Conclusions It was found that local vibration applied by means of the Buzzy® device was effective in reducing the levels of pain relating to administration of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‐19 vaccination. Nurses should think of the application of vibration as a choice in the management of pain relating to Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‐19 vaccination.

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A randomized controlled trial to assess the effect of vibratory stimulation on pain perception after intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin

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The effect of vibration stimulation on intramuscular injection pain and patient satisfaction: Single–blind, randomised controlled study

The effect of vibration stimulation on intramuscular injection pain and patient satisfaction: Single–blind, randomised controlled study

Virtual reality and distraction cards to reduce pain during intramuscular benzathine penicillin injection procedure in adults: A randomized controlled trial

A comparison of the effect on pain management of two non‐pharmacological methods used during administration of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‐19 vaccine (BNT162b2): A randomized controlled study

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