The present study was to assess the effectiveness of kaleidoscope on pain during Intravenous cannulation among children between 4-10 years in selected hospitals in Malappuram district”
Objectives: Assess the level of pain during IV cannulation among the experimental and control group. Evaluate the effectiveness of kaleidoscope usage on pain during IV cannulation among experimental group.
Methodolgy: A quantitative evaluative approach was adopted for the study.Quasi experimental posttest only design was used. Data was collected from 30 samples in government hospital Perinthalmanna and Ramdas hospital Perinthalmanna. The sample was selected using convenience sampling technique. The tool used for data collection is Wong Baker pain scale and demographic data.The pilot study was conducted among 10 samples to determine the feasibility of the study. The data was analysed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Result and interpretation: The study showed that 60% of experimental group and 13% of control group have moderate pain (2-6), 40% of experimental group and 87% of control group have severe pain (6-10). t test value is 3.0286 and the tabulated value is 2.05.Hence calculated value greater than table value we reject H0 and accept H1.
Conclusion: The study has assessed the effectiveness of kaleidoscope on pain during Intravenous cannulation among children between 4-10 years in selected hospitals. The following conclusion were made based on findings of study:About 60% (9) and least samples 13% (2) had moderate pain in experimental and control group respectively, less than 50% (6) and most samples that is 87% (13) had severe pain in experimental and control group respectively.
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