This study investigates the effect of cold spray and Buzzy devices on pain and fear experienced during penicillin injections. There are three groups: a cold spray and Buzzy device, and a control group. Penicillin injections are commonly used in clinical practice and can cause discomfort, pain, and fear, particularly in patients receiving intramuscular injections. Cold spray and Buzzy devices are non-pharmacological methods that can help reduce pain and fear by providing a cooling effect and vibration at the injection site. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the study groups, and their pain and fear levels during injection will be assessed using standardized measurement tools. The results of this study are expected to contribute to improving patient comfort and supporting the use of simple, non-invasive methods to reduce pain and fear during injections.
This randomized controlled study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of cold spray and the Buzzy device on pain and fear associated with penicillin injection. Eligible participants who require intramuscular penicillin injection will be randomly assigned to one of the study groups: cold spray, Buzzy device, or routine care (control group). In the cold spray group, a topical cold spray will be applied to the injection site immediately before the injection. In the Buzzy device group, the Buzzy device will be placed near the injection site to provide cold and vibration during the injection. Participants in the control group will receive the injection according to standard clinical practice without any additional intervention. Pain and fear levels will be assessed during the injection process using validated measurement tools. Data collection will be carried out by trained researchers following standardized procedures. The study will be conducted in accordance with ethical principles and relevant clinical research guidelines.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
90
Procedural Pain Intensity
Procedural pain intensity will be measured using a 10-centimeter Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "unbearable pain."
Time frame: Within one minute before the penicillin injection procedure.
Level of Procedural Fear
The level of fear regarding the injection will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS-Fear), where 0 indicates "no fear" and 10 indicates "extreme fear." This assessment will be performed both before the procedure (pre-test) and after the procedure (post-test).
Time frame: Immediately before the procedure and within 1 minute after the procedure.
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