Browsing by Author "Walker, April M."

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
  • Thumbnail Image
    Publication
    Effects of Distraction Techniques During Immunizations
    (2023-05) Walker, April M.
    Routine vaccine injections are some of the most common painful procedures during childhood especially when they are administered without adopting any pain management practice. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2022), an experience of pain is a biological component that makes some people react very strongly to the idea of procedures involving a needle. Pain from a needle is usually not severe but the brain still focuses on it. Therefore, managing the pain can reduce fear and avoidance of medical care during childhood related experiences of painful procedures such as immunizations. The purpose of this project is to determine if the use of distraction techniques vs. no distraction techniques during immunizations decrease pain levels. An Evidence Based Practice (EBP) conceptual framework will be used to provide evidence that distraction techniques during childhood immunizations decrease pain levels. The expected outcome of this project is to increase awareness of the use of distraction techniques vs. no distraction techniques while administering immunizations to children. The hope is that this study will prove effective for implementing distraction techniques for children receiving immunizations and provide education for healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, and parents to implement appropriate pain and distress management strategies during future vaccinations (Ouach et al., 2019).