Using iPads for Distraction to Reduce Pain During Immunizations

Objective. To determine if using an iPad as a distraction technique reduces the parent’s perception of their child’s pain and distress during immunizations. Study Design. A total of 103 parents completed a survey regarding their perception of their child’s pain during immunizations. Fifty-seven pati...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 2015-02, Vol.54 (2), p.145-148
Main Authors: Shahid, Ramzan, Benedict, Christina, Mishra, Seetal, Mulye, Milan, Guo, Rong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety - psychology
Child
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Female
Humans
Immunization
Male
Microcomputers
Pain - prevention & control
Pain - psychology
Parents & parenting
Parents - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Perception
Regression analysis
Smartphones
Surveys and Questionnaires
Vaccination - psychology
Vaccines
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Summary:Objective. To determine if using an iPad as a distraction technique reduces the parent’s perception of their child’s pain and distress during immunizations. Study Design. A total of 103 parents completed a survey regarding their perception of their child’s pain during immunizations. Fifty-seven patients were in the group receiving no distraction intervention, and 46 patients were in the group that were allowed to use an iPad for distraction while receiving their vaccines. Results. Regression analysis showed that the use of iPad distraction significantly reduced the parent’s perception of their child’s level of anxiety, need for being held, and amount of crying during immunizations compared to no distraction. Conclusions. Distraction by using an iPad during immunizations reduces the parent’s perception of their child’s pain and distress. This type of distraction tool can also improve the parent’s satisfaction with the pain control provided for their child while receiving their vaccines.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/0009922814548672