The goal of this study is to determine if the Buzzy System, a vibrating ice pack shaped like a bee reduces pain in removal of elbow fracture pin.
Perform a randomized single blind control trial in children ages 3 to 10 to determine if the Buzzy System, a vibrating cold application system reduces pain, measured by the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating, and also reduce fear associated with the procedure measured through the Children's Fear Scale by the child and parents and the doctor pulling the pins.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
75
1 Flash cards for distraction
1 Buzzy system with Flash Cards
OU Health Children's
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
RECRUITINGOU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
RECRUITINGWong Baker Faces
Faces with different emotions ranging from no pain to most pain. Faces are scored from 0 to 10 with higher scores indicating higher levels of pain.
Time frame: within 10 minutes after procedure
Children's Fear Scale
Faces with different emotions from no anxiety to most anxiety. Faces are scored from 0 to 4 with higher scores indicating higher levels of anxiety.
Time frame: within 10 minutes after procedure
Parental Satisfaction Survey
Parents are asked to rate the following statements on a 1 to 5 Likert Scale with 1 being "No" and 5 being "Definitely". Experimental Arm: 1. My child was comforted by the use of the Distraction Cards and Buzzy system during the procedure 2. It was a positive Experience 3. I think the Buzzy System is easy to use 4. I would like to use the Buzzy System in the future for invasive procedure for my son/daughter Control Arm: 1. My child was comforted by the use of the Distraction Cards during the procedure 2. It was a positive experience 3. I would like the option to use additional distraction methods like the Buzzy System in the future for invasive procedure for my son/daughter
Time frame: within 10 minutes after procedure
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