Journal of Clinical Pediatrics and Child Care Research(JCPCCR)
ISSN: 2832-2584 | DOI: 10.33140/JCPCCR
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Effectiveness of Audio-Visual Play on the Comfort & Physiological Parameters of Hospitalized Toddlers During Nebulization in Selected Hospital in UAE
Abstract
Binitha Miriam Binu and Priyalatha Muthu
Background: In the realm of pediatric healthcare, ensuring the well-being and comfort of hospitalized toddlers is of paramount importance. Hospitalization and the various procedures during hospitalization, although essential for treatment, can be of great stress and anxiety among young patients. One such procedure is nebulization, which is a common procedure involving the administration of medication through inhalation. Finding innovative ways to alleviate the discomfort experienced by toddlers during such procedures is a significant focus of nurse researchers.
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of audio-visual play on the comfort level & physiological parameters of hospitalized toddlers during nebulization in selected hospital in UAE.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study design with convenience sampling was used to choose 60 toddlers with 30 each for the experimental and control groups. Socio-demographic data was collected using the Demographic data sheet, while the clinical data was retrieved using the Clinical data sheet. The comfort level of the toddlers was assessed using the CEMS(Children’s Emotional Manifestation Scale) and physiological parameters using the Clinical Parameters assessment sheet. The data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26.
Results: The study findings showed that children in the experimental group experienced reduced anxiety and enhanced comfort during the nebulization procedure, attributed to the incorporation of audio-visual play. A significant association was found only between previous hospitalization and the increased level of comfort among toddlers. There was no significant association between any of the selected clinical variables with the physiological parameters of the toddlers.
Conclusion: Hospitalized toddlers enjoy increased comfort during nebulization when audio-visual play is incorporated.