Children's Pain During IV Induction: A Randomized-Controlled Trial With the MEDi® Robot.

Journal: Journal of pediatric psychology
PMID: 33764470

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the impact of a humanoid robot (MEDi®) programmed to teach deep breathing as a coping strategy, on children's pain and fear as primary and secondary outcomes, respectively, during intravenous (IV) line placement. The completion of IV induction was also examined as an exploratory outcome.

Authors

  • Rachelle C W Lee-Krueger
    Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.
  • Jacqueline R Pearson
    Department of Child Life, Alberta Children's Hospital, Alberta Health Services.
  • Adam Spencer
    Department of Surgical Services, Alberta Children's Hospital, Alberta Health Services.
  • Melanie Noel
    Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary.
  • Lisa Bell-Graham
    Department of Child Life, Alberta Children's Hospital, Alberta Health Services.
  • Tanya N Beran
    University of Calgary, Canada tnaberan@ucalgary.ca.

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