Effect of Valsalva Maneuver Application Versus Virtual Reality on Children’s Pain Intensity during Peripheral Cannulation

Abstract

Background: Pediatric nurses spend a considerable time on IV cannulation procedures for children. It often requires the involvement of experienced nurses to perform this procedure Purpose: To examine the effect of Valsalva Maneuver application versus Virtual Reality use on children's pain intensity during peripheral cannulation. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at the