This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of using the "Storytelling Caterpillar" toy on pain, anxiety, and parental satisfaction during blood draw procedures in children aged 3 to 6 years. The Storytelling Caterpillar is a colorful, interactive toy that combines visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli to engage children's attention through storytelling and music. The study will compare an intervention group, where the toy is used during the blood draw, with a control group receiving standard care without the toy. Outcomes will include pain levels assessed using the FLACC scale, anxiety levels evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A), and parental satisfaction measured using a VAS satisfaction score. The results are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of storytelling-based distraction in improving the procedural experience for children and their parents.
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Pain intensity
Timeframe: Pain was measured once - immediately after the procedure (experienced pain).
Fear
Timeframe: Fear was measured twice - immediately before the procedure (anticipated fear) and during the procedure (observed fear).
Anxiety Level
Timeframe: Anxiety was measured twice - immediately before the procedure (anticipated anxiety) and immediately after the procedure (experienced anxiety).