Investigating the Effects of picture book on Reducing Distress Caused by Intravenous Catheterization among School-aged Children (randomized clinical trial)
Abstract:Background: Hospitalized pediatric patients experience pain, fear, and distress during intravenous catheterization. This study investigates the effects of a picture book on reducing distress caused by intravenous (IV) catheterization among school-aged children.Methods: seventy four Pediatric emergency room patients age 6-12 years old requiring Iv Infusion were enrolled in this randomized clinical trial. The intervention, providing a description of the IV catheterization procedure using a picture book, was comp… Show more
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