Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Stress Ball and Breathing Exercises on Reducing Fear and Pain Associated with PCR Testing
Lead Sponsor:
Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Conditions:
Adolescent Behavior
Pain, Acute
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be one of the longest lasting pandemics experienced in recent times. Although the disease shows symptoms in different ways, the most effective diagnostic method know...
Detailed Description
Research type: Randomized controlled experimental study Dependent variables: Adolescents' fear and pain levels from PCR testing Independent variables: Stress ball, breathing exercises, demographics ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The child is in the 12-18 age group,
- PCR Test was performed by the same nurse,
- The child has no pain (due to the disease, drug side effects, distension),
- The child does not have a hearing problem,
- PCR Test was performed in one go,
- The child has no history of epilepsy, migraine or vestibular disorders,
- Not taking analgesics in the last six hours,
- Absence of any medication that can affect the feeling of pain and fear that he uses constantly,
- The child and parent speak and understand Turkish comfortably,
- The child's mental development level to be able to answer the questions asked,
- Parents and children are willing to participate in the research,
- Obtaining written and verbal consent from parents.
Exclusion
- Inability to perform PCR test in one go
- Presence of a chronic disease that may affect the sense of pain and fear of the adolescent.
- Having excessive fear and panic behavior before the procedure
- Negative effects on communication due to fear and panic behaviors
- Not being willing to participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 15 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05250544
Start Date
March 15 2022
End Date
September 15 2022
Last Update
January 10 2025
Active Locations (2)
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KaramanogluMehmetbeyU
Karaman, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye), 70100
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Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University
Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye)