Lying Positions in Intramuscular Injection

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT07586605

University of Yalova111 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intramuscular (IM) injections administered in three different lying positions (supine, prone, and lateral) into the ventrogluteal site on patient pain, comfort, and procedural satisfaction. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled experimental trial with three groups. In Experimental Group 1, patients will be placed in the supine position; in Experimental Group 2, the lateral position; and in Experimental Group 3, the prone position prior to the injection procedure, followed by an IM injection into the ventrogluteal site. Subsequent to the procedure, patients' pain, comfort, and procedural satisfaction levels will be assessed.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SCREENING

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

111

Conditions

Ventrogluteal Injections

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, * Having received an IM injection at least one week prior to the study, * Absence of scars, ecchymosis, or hematomas at the injection site, * Having a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m², * Absence of lower extremity paralysis, * Not receiving any oral or parenteral analgesic treatment prior to the injection. Exclusion Criteria: * Failure of the patient to respond to the questions in the post-procedure data collection form.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score for Pain

patient's pain level (0-10)

Time frame: during the procedure

Secondary Outcomes

Procedural Satisfaction Score

The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (0-10) will be employed to measure the degree of patient satisfaction.

Time frame: during the procedure

Patient Comfort Level

The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (0-10) will be employed to measure the degree of patient comfort level

Time frame: During the procedure