Buzzy® and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package During Blood Draw in Children

This study evaluated the effects of Buzzy® and a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package on pain and fear/anxiety during blood draw in children aged 7-12 years. Blood draw is a common procedure in children, but it may cause pain, fear, and anxiety. Non-pharmacological methods may help children cope better with this procedure. Children were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group, a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package group, or a Buzzy® group. Children in the control group received routine blood draw care. Children in the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package group received preparation, age-appropriate information, distraction, supportive guidance, parent support, and positive reinforcement. Children in the Buzzy® group received cold and vibration application before and during the blood draw procedure. Pain and fear/anxiety levels were assessed by child self-report before and immediately after the blood draw. The study aimed to determine whether Buzzy® and the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package reduce pain and fear/anxiety compared with routine care.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7 to 12 years * Able to read and write * No chronic disease * No visual, hearing, verbal communication, cognitive, or neurological impairment * No use of sedative, analgesic, or narcotic medication within 24 hours before the procedure * Willingness of both the child and parent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Child's refusal to participate or continue the assessment process * Parent's request to withdraw from the study * Inability to complete the blood draw procedure in a single attempt * Missing essential data required for analysis