The Effect of Distracting Lighting and Moving Musical Toys on Pain Levels During Blood Collection in Preschool-Age Children

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the impact of lighted and moving musical toys as a distraction technique on pain levels during blood collection in preschool-aged children.

Method: This study utilized a quasi-experimental post-test design with two groups. A convenience sampling method was applied to select 80 participants, with 40 assigned to the control group and 40 to the intervention group. The intervention group experienced distraction through lighted and moving musical toys for 5-10 minutes during the blood collection procedure. Pain levels were measured using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. Data analysis included independent t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests.

Results: There was a significant difference in pain scores between the control and intervention groups during blood collection, with a Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.0001 (p < 0.005).

Conclusion: The use of lighted and moving musical toys as a distraction technique significantly reduced pain during blood collection in preschool-aged children. This approach provides an effective alternative for pain management in pediatric care settings.