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Avicenna J Nurs Midwifery Care 2026, 34(1): 35-44 |
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Babaei P, sadeghi T, Kazemi M, Seyedbagheri S. Evaluation of the Effect of a Pop-It Toy on Venipuncture-Induced Fear and Pain in Hospitalized Children Aged 3–6 Years in Rafsanjan, Iran (2024). Avicenna J Nurs Midwifery Care 2026; 34 (1) :35-44
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1- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
2- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
3- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
4- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran ,hamidsiba@gmail.com
2- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
3- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Non-Communicable Disease Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
4- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran ,
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Background and Objective: Venipuncture is a common but distressing medical procedure in pediatrics, often associated with pain and fear. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the Pop-It toy on reducing venipuncture-related symptoms in hospitalized children aged 3–6 years in the emergency department of Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 children aged 3–6 years admitted to the emergency department of Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital were allocated to either an intervention or a control group. The intervention group played with a Pop-It toy before and during venipuncture, while the control group received routine care. Fear was measured using the self-report Children's Fear Scale at three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and post-venipuncture. Pain was assessed immediately after the intervention using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale.
Results: Pop-It play significantly affected both fear and pain levels (P < 0.001). Fear scores decreased substantially in the intervention group but increased in the control group.
Conclusion: Pop-It toys are an effective, safe, and low-cost non-pharmacological intervention for alleviating fear and pain associated with venipuncture in children. It can be easily integrated into standard pediatric care to improve the procedural experience.
Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 children aged 3–6 years admitted to the emergency department of Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital were allocated to either an intervention or a control group. The intervention group played with a Pop-It toy before and during venipuncture, while the control group received routine care. Fear was measured using the self-report Children's Fear Scale at three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and post-venipuncture. Pain was assessed immediately after the intervention using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale.
Results: Pop-It play significantly affected both fear and pain levels (P < 0.001). Fear scores decreased substantially in the intervention group but increased in the control group.
Conclusion: Pop-It toys are an effective, safe, and low-cost non-pharmacological intervention for alleviating fear and pain associated with venipuncture in children. It can be easily integrated into standard pediatric care to improve the procedural experience.
Type of Study: Original Research |
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Nursing
Received: 2025/10/6 | Accepted: 2025/12/10 | Published: 2026/04/18
Received: 2025/10/6 | Accepted: 2025/12/10 | Published: 2026/04/18
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