Effects of Cold Spray and Buzzy Device an Pain and Fear During Penicillin Injection

This randomized controlled study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of cold spray and the Buzzy device on pain and fear associated with penicillin injection. Eligible participants who require intramuscular penicillin injection will be randomly assigned to one of the study groups: cold spray, Buzzy device, or routine care (control group).

In the cold spray group, a topical cold spray will be applied to the injection site immediately before the injection. In the Buzzy device group, the Buzzy device will be placed near the injection site to provide cold and vibration during the injection. Participants in the control group will receive the injection according to standard clinical practice without any additional intervention.

Pain and fear levels will be assessed during the injection process using validated measurement tools. Data collection will be carried out by trained researchers following standardized procedures. The study will be conducted in accordance with ethical principles and relevant clinical research guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 18 years and older

Individuals scheduled to receive intramuscular penicillin injection

Able to communicate and report pain and fear levels

Willing to participate in the study

Provided written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Known allergy or hypersensitivity to cold applications

Skin lesions, infection, or injury at the injection site

Neurological or psychiatric conditions that may affect pain or fear perception

Use of analgesic or anxiolytic medication prior to injection

Previous adverse reaction to intramuscular injections