Storigami to reduce pain and fear from IV insertion in kids
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This study tests a fun storytelling-and-paper-folding method called 'storigami' to see if it helps children feel less pain, fear, and worry when they get an IV. It's for children who need an IV for the first time during this hospital visit.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 9 years old
- This is the first time your child is getting an IV during this hospital stay
- Your child has no vision, hearing, or speech problems, and no intellectual disability
- Your child speaks Turkish
- Your child is not in pain, nauseous, or vomiting right now
- Your child has not received any pain medicine or sedative just before the IV procedure
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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