Using the MEDiPORT humanoid robot to reduce procedural pain and distress in children with cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Pediatric blood & cancer
PMID: 29893482

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Subcutaneous port needle insertions are painful and distressing for children with cancer. The interactive MEDiPORT robot has been programmed to implement psychological strategies to decrease pain and distress during this procedure. This study assessed the feasibility of a future MEDiPORT trial. The secondary aim was to determine the preliminary effectiveness of MEDiPORT in reducing child pain and distress during subcutaneous port accesses.

Authors

  • Lindsay A Jibb
    School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Kathryn A Birnie
    Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
  • Paul C Nathan
    Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Tanya N Beran
    University of Calgary, Canada tnaberan@ucalgary.ca.
  • Vanessa Hum
    Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
  • J Charles Victor
    Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  • Jennifer N Stinson
    Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.

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