Subcutaneous injections are commonly used in pediatric oncology care and may cause pain, fear, and anxiety in children. Repeated exposure to needle-related procedures may increase procedural distress and affect children's cooperation and coping during treatment. Therefore, simple, safe, and feasible non-pharmacological interventions are needed to improve children's comfort during routine procedures. This randomized parallel trial was designed to compare three clinically feasible non-pharmacological approaches with different mechanisms during subcutaneous injections in children with cancer. Buzzy® provides cold and vibration as a sensory-based method, the cognitive behavioral intervention package supports preparation and coping, and the kaleidoscope provides visual distraction. By comparing these approaches within the same procedural context, the study aimed to provide practical evidence for pediatric oncology nurses when selecting interventions to reduce procedural distress. All procedures were conducted in the routine clinical procedure area of a pediatric oncology clinic. The same subcutaneous injection procedure was used for all participants, and standardized assessment time points were applied before and immediately after the procedure.
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Post-Procedural Pain Intensity Assessed Using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Immediately after subcutaneous injection