The study employed a post-test non-randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of the PİKSEÇ (Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Selection) application on the success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) placement, as well as on the pain and emotional level scores of hospitalized preschool children aged 3-6 years. In preschool children, aged 3-6 years, who were hospitalized, anxiety about losing body integrity is commonly observed. Children tend to think that all the material inside their bodies can come out through a wound or hole during invasive procedures. Therefore, it becomes crucial to reduce anxiety related to invasive procedures in children of this age group. In this context, the study aimed to be conducted in preschool children.
Age range
3 Years – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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PIVC success rate at first insertion
Timeframe: From the day the first sample was included in the study to the day the last sample was included, an estimated 4 months.
Number of PIVC attempts
Timeframe: Starts with the first PIVC attempt in each sample and ends with the successful PIVC attempt, an estimated 15 minutes.. Can be between 1 and 4 attempts.
PIVC attempts duration
Timeframe: Measured with a stopwatch for 4 months.
Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale Score during PIVC attempt
Timeframe: It starts with the attachment of the tourniquet during the first PIVC attempt and ends with the fixation of the PIVC, an estimated 2 minutes.
Emotional Indicators Scale in Children Score during PIVC attempt
Timeframe: It starts with the attachment of the tourniquet during the first PIVC attempt and ends with the fixation of the PIVC, an estimated 2 minutes..