GENIUS JOURNAL (General Nursing Science Journal)
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): GENIUS JOURNAL

Techniques of Audiovisual Distraction to Reduce Pain during Venous Blood Sampling: A Case Study

Natalia Jayanti Mandasari (Universitas Harapan Bangsa)
Leli Ngatikoh (Universitas Harapan Bangsa)
Murniati (Universitas Harapan Bangsa)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jul 2022

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of audiovisual distraction therapy on reducing pain levels in pediatric patients when taking venous blood in cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Method: The design used in this study is a descriptive study with a case study method for the provision of nursing care, namely from assessment, developing of nursing diagnoses, interventions, implementation and evaluation. The focus of the study was the effect of audiovisual distraction techniques on reducing pain scales in children who received invasive venous blood sampling. Result: The result is that after being given distraction therapy for 10  minutes for 3 days at the time of blood sampling, the respondent's pain level decreased from a scale of 8 on the first day to a scale of 2 on the third day. The audiovisual distraction therapy can be degrees pain level. Conclusion: This case study underscores the importance of the active involvement of nurses during invasive procedures that cause pain, one of which is taking venous blood in pediatric patients, so that pediatric patients are more cooperative.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gj

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Subject

Education Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Genius Journal is a scientific journal that disseminates research results on the development of science and technology in the field of nursing. This journal facilitates nurse researchers, nurse educators and nurse clinicians from around the world to share information on research findings and ...