Use of Hand Puppets and Image Watching and Coloring Books for Children in During Blood Collection Procedures

Launched by ARTVIN CORUH UNIVERSITY · Jun 24, 2025

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This study is looking at ways to help young children feel less scared and hurt when having blood drawn. It compares two different activities: playing with a hand puppet and looking at pictures or coloring books. The goal is to see which one better helps children stay calm and experience less pain during the blood collection.

Children between 3 and 6 years old who need to have blood taken just once may be able to join. To participate, children should have no problems with seeing, hearing, or speaking, be comfortable talking with others, and have a parent with them during the procedure. Children with long-term illnesses or who have recently taken certain medicines for pain or sedation won’t be included. If a child joins, they will be asked to either play with a hand puppet or use the picture and coloring books while the blood is taken, helping researchers understand which method works best to ease their fear and pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being between 3-6 years old
• • Taking blood samples at once
• • No visual-auditory and speech disorders
• • Being open to communication and
• • Being accompanied by a parent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having a chronic disease
• • Having a visual-auditory and speech disorder
• • History of sedative, analgesic or narcotic substance use within 24 hours before admission
• • Children whose parents do not agree to participate in the study.