Table 1 Comparison of non-pharmacologic pain and anxiety management
Total n = 21 | aPEM n = 10 | nPEM n = 11 | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Child life specialist | 10% | 10% | 9% | 0.9392 |
Medical clown | 95% | 100% | 91% | 0.3429 |
Video games | 24% | 20% | 27% | 0.7130 |
Tablet | 19% | 20% | 18% | 0.9093 |
Wall decorations | 95% | 100% | 91% | 0.3429 |
Music in procedure room | 67% | 60% | 73% | 0.5375 |
Soap bubbles | 52% | 70% | 36% | 0.1284 |
Ability to choose position during procedure | 67% | 50% | 82% | 0.1292 |
Ability to sit on parent during procedure | 76% | 70% | 82% | 0.5286 |
Pappouse board | 10% | 10% | 9% | 0.9392 |
Blood drawing chair | 5% | – | 9% | 0.3429 |
Vibration tool | – | – | – | NS |
Hot or cold packs | 10% | 10% | 9% | 0.9392 |