The Effect of Combined Stimulation of External Cold and Vibration During Immunization on Pain and Anxiety Levels in Children

ŞAHİNER N. C., Inal S., Akbay A. S.

JOURNAL OF PERIANESTHESIA NURSING, vol.30, no.3, pp.228-235, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jopan.2014.05.011
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIANESTHESIA NURSING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.228-235
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Procedures involving needles are the most common and major sources of pain in children. External cold and vibration via Buzzy (MMJ Labs, Atlanta, GA) is a method that combines cooling and vibration.