A PROSPECTIVE SURVEY OF REACTIONS TO BLOOD-TESTS BY CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

被引:150
作者
FRADET, C
MCGRATH, PJ
KAY, J
ADAMS, S
LUKE, B
机构
[1] CHILDRENS HOSP EASTERN ONTARIO,DEPT PSYCHOL,OTTAWA K1H 8L1,ONTARIO,CANADA
[2] CHILDRENS HOSP EASTERN ONTARIO,DEPT PEDIAT,OTTAWA K1H 8L1,ONTARIO,CANADA
[3] CHILDRENS HOSP EASTERN ONTARIO,NURSING SERV,OTTAWA K1H 8L1,ONTARIO,CANADA
基金
英国医学研究理事会;
关键词
(Child); Distress; Medical procedures; Pain; Venepuncture;
D O I
10.1016/0304-3959(90)91050-S
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
A sample of 171 children and adolescents aged 3-17 years requiring venepuncture for blood sampling were asked to report on their pain and anxiety and were observed immediately before and during blood drawing. Depending on the measures used, 36-64% of children from 3 to 6 years old experienced moderate to severe distress from blood drawing. Multiple regression analysis revealed that age and the parents' prediction of how upset the child would feel before the blood test was a significant predictor of the observed distress and the self-report of pain. Experience with previous needle procedures did not add significantly to the prediction of distress. Identification of children at high risk to respond poorly to painful medical procedures is discussed. © 1990.
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页码:53 / 60
页数:8
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