Effect of Using Educational Robots During Vaccination on Fear and Pain in Children

Launched by BALIKESIR UNIVERSITY · Feb 26, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how educational robots can help reduce fear and pain in children during vaccinations. Many young kids feel scared or uncomfortable when getting shots, and this study aims to see if having a robot present can make the experience easier for them. The trial will focus on 4-year-old children who are receiving a specific vaccine called DaBT-İPA at a primary care center in Balıkesir.

To participate in this study, children must be 4 years old and must visit a family health center in Balıkesir for their vaccination. They also need to be willing to take part in the study. If a child is selected, their experience during the vaccination will be observed to see if the educational robot helps lessen their fear and pain. This may be a great opportunity for families looking to support their child in a more comfortable vaccination experience.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Volunteering to participate in the study
• • The child must be 4 years old
• • Must have come to a primary care center in Balıkesir city center
• • DaBT-İPA vaccination must be administered
• • Vastus Lateralis muscle must be used in vaccination
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not volunteering to participate in the study
• • The child is not 4 years old
• • He/she has not come to a family health center in Balıkesir city center
• • DaBT-İPA vaccination is not applied
• • Vastus Lateralis muscle will not be used in vaccination application