학술논문
EFFECTIVNESS OF A LEG CROSSING AND MUSCLE TENSING TECHNIQUE ON DECREASING VASOVAGAL SYMPTOMS AMONG ADOLESCENTS UNDERGOING VENIPUNCTURE AT SELECTED HOSPITAL BELAGAVI
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Source
Indian Journal of Scientific Research. August 2022, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p81, 4 p.
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Language
English
ISSN
0976-2876
Abstract
Intravenous cannulation is a common procedure that can cause vasovagal symptoms among adolescents (10-19 yrs of age). Thus a study was conducted on 76 adolescents those who were admitted in pediatric wards of KLE's Dr. Prabhakar Kore charitable hospital, Belagavi. To evaluate the effectiveness of a leg crossing and muscle tensing technique on decreasing vasovagal symptoms among adolescents during venipuncture. The subjects were selected by using non probability convenient sampling technique. Data collection was done through observational check list, with an evaluative approach. The study revealed that, subjects in the experimental group accomplished decreased vasovagal symptoms as compared to control group it is statistically significant at P< 0.05 level. KEYWORDS: Leg Crossing (LC), Muscle Tensing Technique (MTT), Vasovagal Symptoms (VS), Venipuncture
Adolescence is said to be a most progressive stage of development (WHO, 2017). It starts from puberty and terminates with change to adulthood (10-19yrs) (Travers and Dacey, 2006). Venipuncture is [...]
Adolescence is said to be a most progressive stage of development (WHO, 2017). It starts from puberty and terminates with change to adulthood (10-19yrs) (Travers and Dacey, 2006). Venipuncture is [...]