CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Dıfferent Tournıques and Posıtıons on Paın, Anxıety Levels and Applıcatıon Success in Perıpheral Intravenous Catheter Applıcatıon: a Randomızed Controlled Study

Turkey (Türkiye)110 participantsStarted 2024-06-01

Plain-language summary

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different tourniquet and position on pain, anxiety level and success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIC) application. Design: Randomized controlled experimental design.

Who can participate

Age range18 Weeks – 64 Weeks

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Volunteering to participate in the research
✓. Be between the ages of 18-64,
✓. The planned length of hospitalization is not less than 96 hours.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Coagulation, hematologic and hydration problems
✕. Oncological, allergic diseases, any incision or scar tissue in the antecubital area, presence of complications due to a previously opened catheter, presence of pain, hematoma, ecchymosis in the application area, or presence of any other injection in the antecubital area on treatment days,
✕. The presence of an obstacle (such as mastectomy) in the arm to be treated.
✕. Dislodgement of the peripheral intravenous catheter for any reason.
✕. Failure of peripheral intravenous catheter placement more than twice.
✕. Discharge of the patient from the hospital.

What they're measuring

Visual Infusion Phlebitis Diagnostic Scale

Timeframe: 3 month

Infiltration Scale (IS)

Timeframe: 3 month

Visual Pain Scale (VAS):

Timeframe: 3 month

Facial Anxiety Scale (FAS)

Timeframe: 3 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06862921

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-01

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