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Using The Buzzy Device To Decrease Pain, Fear, And Anxiety With Venipunctures And Injections, Lisa Santiago Sauls Jul 2023

Using The Buzzy Device To Decrease Pain, Fear, And Anxiety With Venipunctures And Injections, Lisa Santiago Sauls

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Problem Statement: Anxiety, fear, and pain related to initiating peripheral venous access or injections are a high priority in the ambulatory infusion clinic setting for both children and adult populations.

Purpose: To determine if the Buzzy device will decrease anxiety, fear, and pain related to adult patients undergoing peripheral venous access or injections in ambulatory infusion clinics.

Methods: Age, sex, route of medication the patient is receiving. A post-procedure questionnaire assessed the participant's satisfaction with the Buzzy device. Pain, fear, anxiety, and patient satisfaction were all measured using a visual analog scale.

Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged eighteen and above receive …