The Effect of Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Using Behavioural Intervention on Pain Scale and Oxygen Saturation Among Preschool Children Undergoing Invasive Procedures
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Dinda Rizqiatus Sa'adah
Wesiana Heris Santy
Nety Mawarda Hatmanti
Yurike Septianingrum
Abstract
Pain during invasive medical procedures is a major stressor for preschool children and may trigger physiological responses such as oxygen saturation decline due to crying and anxiety. This investigation examines the effect of a behavioral intervention on pain scale scores and oxygen saturation during the intravenous (IV) insertion procedure in preschoolers. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a post-test-only control group. A total of 80 children aged 3–6 years undergoing intravenous insertion at RSI Jemursari Surabaya were selected through purposive sampling and divided equally into intervention and control groups. The research instruments were the FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) Scale to measure pain and a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen saturation. Data analysis used the Mann–Whitney U Test. The mean pain score in the intervention group (3.44) was significantly lower than in the control group (7.57). Meanwhile, the mean oxygen saturation in the intervention group (98%) was higher than in the control group (94.12%). Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the two variables (p=0.001). Behavioral intervention is effective in reducing pain and preventing oxygen desaturation during invasive procedures in preschool children. It can be recommended as a non-pharmacological approach in pediatric nursing practice.
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