Effect of Different Subcutaneous Injection Methods on Pain and Satisfaction

Evaluation of the Effects of Different Methods Used in Subcutaneous Heparin Injections on Pain and Satisfaction

This study; In patients treated with subcutaneous heparin A randomized controlled trial was planned to determine the effect of the injection time and the device called "Palm Stimulator" to reduce the pain felt during injection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Above 18 years old
• The one who is literate,
• No physical, mental disabilities or communication difficulties,
• Low Molecular Weight Heparin in the treatment plan,
• No history of allergy,
• Agreeing to participate in the research,
• There is no scar tissue, incision or infection in the area to be injected,
• Patients who will receive a 1-day injection and whose pain score is between 1-10 according to VAS will be admitted.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Who gave up participating in the research while continuing the research,
• Using subcutaneous insulin therapy,
• There is an amputation in the right/left arm area where the study will be performed,
• There is scar tissue, incision or signs of infection in the area to be injected,
• Patients who received injections for 1 day and whose pain score is 0 (zero) according to VAS will not be admitted.