Effectiveness of Helfer Skin Tap Technique and ShotBlocker Technique

Effectiveness of Helfer Skin Tap Technique and ShotBlocker Technique in Reducing Pain in Babies Receiving Intramuscular Vaccination

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Helfer Skin Tap Technique and the ShotBlocker Technique in reducing pain in babies receiving intramuscular vaccination.

During immunization, babies feel pain from the injection and give behavioral reactions such as crying and struggling in response to this pain. Pain-reducing methods (Buzzy device, cold application, hot application, music, virtual reality, distracting cards, stress ball, etc.) are used during intramuscular vaccine injection in children. Studies using the Helfer Skin Tap Technique and ShotBlocker Technique, which are easy to apply and proven effective in reducing pain in infancy vaccination applications, are limited.

Therefore, this study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Helfer Skin Tap Technique and the ShotBlocker Technique in reducing pain in babies receiving intramuscular vaccination.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Born between 38 and 42 weeks of gestation,
• Between 2 and 4 months old,
• Applying to the family health center for KPA (Conjugated Pneumococcal Vaccine) application,
• No congenital anomalies, birth asphyxia or any chronic disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Born prematurely or postmaturely
• Not between 2 and 4 months old
• Those who come to the family health center for the administration of other vaccines other than the KPA (Conjugated Pneumococcal Vaccine) application administered via IM route.
• Those with congenital anomalies, birth asphyxia or any chronic disease