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The ventrogluteal injection is an invasive and often painful procedure commonly performed in healthcare settings. This study aimed to compare the effects of acupressure and cold application on pain, anxiety, comfort, and hemodynamic parameters prior to the ventrogluteal injection procedure.
Research questions
Acupressure and cold application can significantly reduce pain associated with intramuscular injections. This simple, cost-effective, and easily applicable intervention can be utilized across various healthcare settings to alleviate injection-related discomfort.The aim of this study was to compare the effects of acupressure and cold application on pain, anxiety, comfort, and hemodynamic parameters prior to the ventrogluteal injection procedure.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure group | Experimental | Acupressure |
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| Cold Application to Acupressure Points group | Active Comparator | Cold Application to Acupressure |
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| Control group | No Intervention | Control |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure Group | Other | Effects of Acupressure Interventions |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| NPR-Pain Scale | The number 0 on the scale means they feel no pain or anxiety, while the number 10 represents the worst pain and the highest level of anxiety. | "Average of 3 months" |
| NPR-Anxiety Scale | The number 0 on the scale means they feel no pain or anxiety, while the number 10 represents the worst pain and the highest level of anxiety. | "Average of 3 months" |
| Comfort Scale for Injection | The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 1, and the highest score is 5. | "Average of 3 months" |
| Vital Signs follow-up Form | Systolic and Diastolic Pressure 140/90 mmHg | "Average of 3 months" |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HEDİYE ÖZBAY, PhD | Mardin Artuklu University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siirt Training and Research Hospital | Siirt | Siirt | 47200 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010146 | Pain |
| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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Acupressure Group Cold Application to Acupressure Points Group Control group
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| Cold Application to Acupressure Points Group |
| Other |
Effects of Cold Application to Acupressure Points Interventions |
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