Objective:To evaluate the effects of the ShotBlocker and vibration device on pain intensity and patient satisfaction during subcutaneous(SC)insulin injections in hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Mater...Objective:To evaluate the effects of the ShotBlocker and vibration device on pain intensity and patient satisfaction during subcutaneous(SC)insulin injections in hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Materials and Methods:In this randomized controlled trial,102 patients with type II diabetes mellitus were randomly assigned into 3 groups:35 patients in the ShotBlocker group,36 patients in the vibration group,and 31 patients in the control group.ShotBlocker was applied immediately before and during the injection,while the vibration was applied for 2-3 s before and during injection.The visual analog scale(VAS)was used for measuring pain and satisfaction of the patients,respectively.Results:There were statistically significant differences in pain scores among the study groups(P=0.000).The vibration group had significantly lower pain scores(P=0.000).Similarly,the ShotBlocker group demonstrated significantly lower pain scores(P=0.000)compared to the control group.Regarding satisfaction scores,there were statistically significant differences among the groups(P=0.000).The vibration group had significantly higher satisfaction scores(P=0.000).Similarly,the ShotBlocker group showed significantly higher satisfaction scores(P=0.000)compared to the control group.Conclusions:The ShotBlocker and vibration device are effective,noninvasive methods for reducing pain and enhancing patient satisfaction during SC insulin injections in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.展开更多
Objective:To determine and compare the abilities of Shot Blocker and cryotherapy for reducing pain and anxiety associated with subcutaneous injections.Subcutaneous injection has been used excessively for continuous,lo...Objective:To determine and compare the abilities of Shot Blocker and cryotherapy for reducing pain and anxiety associated with subcutaneous injections.Subcutaneous injection has been used excessively for continuous,low-dose administration of drugs.Considering that these drugs may require prolonged administration,new devices and methods of injection are needed to decrease pain and anxiety associated with repeated drug injections.Methods:A quasi-experimental study design on a purposive sample of 54 patients comprised of both sexes has been utilized.The subjects were divided into 2 equal groups(group 1,Shot Blocker;group 2,cryotherapy),and 3 tools were used,namely the sociodemographic and medical data sheet,Verbal Descriptor Scale for measuring pain,and Beck Anxiety Inventory.Results:A significant reduction in pain and anxiety mean scores was observed after using cryotherapy and Shot Blocker techniques during subcutaneous injection.In addition,the Shot Blocker group exhibited significantly lower pain and anxiety mean scores compared with the cryotherapy group.Conclusions:Our findings revealed that Shot Blocker and cryotherapy were effective non-pharmacological methods for reducing pain and anxiety levels associated with repeated subcutaneous injections.展开更多
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effects of the ShotBlocker and vibration device on pain intensity and patient satisfaction during subcutaneous(SC)insulin injections in hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Materials and Methods:In this randomized controlled trial,102 patients with type II diabetes mellitus were randomly assigned into 3 groups:35 patients in the ShotBlocker group,36 patients in the vibration group,and 31 patients in the control group.ShotBlocker was applied immediately before and during the injection,while the vibration was applied for 2-3 s before and during injection.The visual analog scale(VAS)was used for measuring pain and satisfaction of the patients,respectively.Results:There were statistically significant differences in pain scores among the study groups(P=0.000).The vibration group had significantly lower pain scores(P=0.000).Similarly,the ShotBlocker group demonstrated significantly lower pain scores(P=0.000)compared to the control group.Regarding satisfaction scores,there were statistically significant differences among the groups(P=0.000).The vibration group had significantly higher satisfaction scores(P=0.000).Similarly,the ShotBlocker group showed significantly higher satisfaction scores(P=0.000)compared to the control group.Conclusions:The ShotBlocker and vibration device are effective,noninvasive methods for reducing pain and enhancing patient satisfaction during SC insulin injections in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
文摘Objective:To determine and compare the abilities of Shot Blocker and cryotherapy for reducing pain and anxiety associated with subcutaneous injections.Subcutaneous injection has been used excessively for continuous,low-dose administration of drugs.Considering that these drugs may require prolonged administration,new devices and methods of injection are needed to decrease pain and anxiety associated with repeated drug injections.Methods:A quasi-experimental study design on a purposive sample of 54 patients comprised of both sexes has been utilized.The subjects were divided into 2 equal groups(group 1,Shot Blocker;group 2,cryotherapy),and 3 tools were used,namely the sociodemographic and medical data sheet,Verbal Descriptor Scale for measuring pain,and Beck Anxiety Inventory.Results:A significant reduction in pain and anxiety mean scores was observed after using cryotherapy and Shot Blocker techniques during subcutaneous injection.In addition,the Shot Blocker group exhibited significantly lower pain and anxiety mean scores compared with the cryotherapy group.Conclusions:Our findings revealed that Shot Blocker and cryotherapy were effective non-pharmacological methods for reducing pain and anxiety levels associated with repeated subcutaneous injections.
