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NCT Number: NCT05680649

Effect of Breathing Exercise During Peripheral Intravenous Catheter

This study was carried out to determine the effect of breathing exercise performed during peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) application on pain, anxiety and patient satisfaction.

The study was completed as a randomized controlled experimental study with a total of 130 individuals who met the inclusion criteria. The Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Numerical Rating Scale were used to collect the data of the study. In addition, Algometer (66 Lb/30 Kg) device was used to evaluate the pain pressure threshold in determining the individuals to be included in the research sample. The individuals in the intervention group were given diaphragmatic breathing exercise while applying the catheter, and the individuals in the control group were inserted without any application.

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Key information

Conditions

Venipuncture Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Erciyes University

Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study was carried out to determine the effect of breathing exercise performed during peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) application on pain, anxiety and patient satisfaction.

The study was completed as a randomized controlled experimental study with a total of 130 individuals who met the inclusion criteria, 65 of whom were in the intervention group and 65 in the control group. Ethics committee approval, institutional permission, and written informed consent from individuals were obtained in the study. The Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Numerical Rating Scale were used to collect the data of the study. In addition, Algometer (66 Lb/30 Kg) device was used to evaluate the pain pressure threshold in determining the individuals to be included in the research sample. The individuals in the intervention group were given diaphragmatic breathing exercise while applying the catheter, and the individuals in the control group were inserted without any application.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • able to speak and understand Turkish,
  • between the ages of 18-65,
  • having orientation to place and time,
  • without any psychiatric disease and hearing problems,
  • not using central nervous system drugs,
  • people who having PIVC indication,
  • no analgesic or anesthetic agent was applied 24 hours before PIVC application,
  • not have any pain in any part of the body that may affect the results of the study,
  • no PIVC experience in the last month,
  • 20-G catheter will be applied,
  • pressure pain threshold mean of 8-16 pounds (Lb), (11) individuals who volunteered to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Infection in the area where PIVC will be applied, -having previous operation, scarring, psoriasis, active dermatitis in the area - -
  • where PIVC will be applied,
  • with peripheral nerve disease,
  • no catheter applied to the forearm veins,
  • having diabetes,
  • with peripheral neuropathy,
  • diagnosed with cancer,
  • receiving cancer treatment,
  • with respiratory disease,
  • who have an obstacle to breathing exercise,
  • in the post-surgical period,
  • individuals who did not volunteer to participate in the study

Treatment and study plan

Breathing exercise

Other

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises were taught to the individuals by the researcher and they were asked to start breathing exercises before starting PIVC. While the PIVC was being placed, the individuals continued the breathing exercise and the breathing exercise was terminated at the end of the application.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain level

    Time frame: 3 minutes after catheter insertion

    Pain level measured with Numeric Rating Scale. The number "0" on the scale means that they do not feel any pain and the number "10" refers to the worst pain.

  2. Anxiety level

    Time frame: 3 minutes after catheter insertion

    Anxiety level measured with Numeric Rating Scale. The number "0" on the scale means that they do not feel any anxiety and the number "10" refers to the highest level of anxiety.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Satisfaction level

    Time frame: 3 minutes after catheter insertion

    Satisfaction level measured with Numeric Rating Scale. The number "0" in the scale indicates that the participants are not at all satisfied with the application, and the number "10" indicates the highest level of satisfaction.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

TC Erciyes University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Breathing Exercise During Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Implementation on Pain, Anxiety, and Patient Satisfaction

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jan 11, 2023
Registry last updated
Jan 11, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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