The ventrogluteal injection is an invasive and often painful procedure commonly performed in healthcare settings. This study aimed to compare the effects of acupressure and cold application on pain, anxiety, comfort, and hemodynamic parameters prior to the ventrogluteal injection procedure. Research questions 1. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on pain caused by the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 2. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on anxiety caused by the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 3. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on comfort during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 4. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on pulse rate during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 5. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on respiratory rate during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 6. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on diastolic blood pressure during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 7. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on systolic blood pressure during the ventrogluteal injection procedure?
Acupressure and cold application can significantly reduce pain associated with intramuscular injections. This simple, cost-effective, and easily applicable intervention can be utilized across various healthcare settings to alleviate injection-related discomfort.The aim of this study was to compare the effects of acupressure and cold application on pain, anxiety, comfort, and hemodynamic parameters prior to the ventrogluteal injection procedure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
102
Effects of Acupressure Interventions
Effects of Cold Application to Acupressure Points Interventions
Siirt Training and Research Hospital
Siirt, Siirt, Turkey (Türkiye)
NPR-Pain Scale
The number 0 on the scale means they feel no pain or anxiety, while the number 10 represents the worst pain and the highest level of anxiety.
Time frame: "Average of 3 months"
NPR-Anxiety Scale
The number 0 on the scale means they feel no pain or anxiety, while the number 10 represents the worst pain and the highest level of anxiety.
Time frame: "Average of 3 months"
Comfort Scale for Injection
The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 1, and the highest score is 5.
Time frame: "Average of 3 months"
Vital Signs follow-up Form
Systolic and Diastolic Pressure 140/90 mmHg
Time frame: "Average of 3 months"
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