Effectiveness of Multisensoral Nature-based Intervention in Hospitalized Children During Venous Blood Sampling

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF OULU · Aug 7, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help children feel less anxious, afraid, and in pain during a common medical procedure called venous blood sampling, where a blood sample is taken from a vein. The researchers want to see if a multisensory nature-based approach, which may include things like sounds and images of nature, is more effective than standard care in helping children aged 5 to 9 years old and their parents feel better during this experience. The study will also measure how satisfied parents feel with the care their child receives.

To participate in this trial, children must be between 5 and 9 years old, have a long-term illness like diabetes or rheumatism, and have had blood samples taken before. It's important that both the child and parent can understand and speak Finnish. However, children with certain conditions, like severe neurological issues or chronic pain needing strong medication, will not be eligible. If chosen for the trial, participants can expect to be involved in a caring environment aimed at making the blood sampling process easier for both the child and their parent.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. The child is aged between 5 and 9 years old
• • 2. The child has a long-term illness (such as diabetes or rheumatism)
• • 3. The child has previous experience of venous blood sampling
• • 4. The child's level of development is age-appropriate (such as, the child is cared for at home or in day care/day nursery or attends school in the same level as the other children)
• • 5. Child and parent understand and speak the Finnish language
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. The child has a diagnosis of abnormal neurological development (such as, a child has difficulty understanding spoken language or expressing emotions)
• • 2. The child has chronic pain that has lasted more than 3 months and requires strong painkillers (opiates).
• • 3. The child undergoes an examination or treatment during a check-up at the outpatient clinic that requires medical treatment similar to anesthesia
• • 4. The child is taking a sedative medication.