Jeffs Debra Ann
Arkansas Children Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA.
J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2007 Jul;12(3):170-85. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2007.00110.x.
This pilot study describes pain and anxiety associated with allergy testing; tests distraction, specifically self-selected distraction; and examines the relationship between pain, anxiety, and engagement with distraction.
An experimental design was used with a convenience sample of 32 adolescents from an allergist's office randomly assigned to three groups. Pain was measured by the adolescent pediatric pain tool (APPT) and FACES scale.
No differences in pain ratings were found among the groups. Less pain was associated with lower anxiety and greater engagement with distraction. Greater engagement with distraction occurred with less anxiety.
Knowledge about allergy testing pain, anxiety, and engagement with distraction can assist nurses in preparing adolescents for this procedure.
本试点研究描述了与过敏测试相关的疼痛和焦虑；测试分心方法，特别是自我选择的分心方法；并研究疼痛、焦虑与分心参与度之间的关系。
采用实验设计，从过敏症专科医生办公室选取32名青少年作为便利样本，随机分为三组。疼痛通过青少年儿科疼痛工具（APPT）和面部表情量表进行测量。
各组之间在疼痛评分上未发现差异。疼痛较轻与焦虑程度较低以及更多地参与分心方法有关。更多地参与分心方法伴随着焦虑程度降低。
了解过敏测试中的疼痛、焦虑和分心参与度，有助于护士帮助青少年为该程序做好准备。
