A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Facilitated Tucking Position on Pain Perception among Neonates During Vaccination in Selected Hospital of Panipat, Haryana

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Nandini
Nidhi Sharma

Abstract

Background and Objective: A study was done to assess the effectiveness of facilitated tucking position on
pain perception among neonates during vaccination in selected hospital of Panipat. Material & Methods:
The methodology of the present study was true experimental research design. Sample size of the study was
60 neonates during vaccination selected with random sampling technique. 30 neonates in each group was
held in the facilitated tucking position & in routine care during Hepatitis B vaccination. NIPS was used for
data collection. Data collection method was interview & observation method; data analysis was done with
the help of descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The mean pain scores of neonates vaccinated in the
facilitated tucking position (2.53±1.042) were significantly statistically lower than the scores of neonates
vaccinated in the routine position (5.80±0.925) (p<0.05). Conclusion: The pain perceptions of neonates
held in the facilitated tucking position during Hepatitis B vaccination were lower. The facilitated tucking
position is a non-pharmacological method & recommended as an effective and useful method for reducing
pain during the procedure.

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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Facilitated Tucking Position on Pain Perception among Neonates During Vaccination in Selected Hospital of Panipat, Haryana. (2021). International Journal of Nursing Education, 13(3), 131-135. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijone.v13i3.16324
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Nandini

M.Sc. Nursing Student, Child Health Nursing, Ved Nursing College, Baroli, Panipat Prem Institute of Medical Sciences, Panipat, Haryana, India

Nidhi Sharma

HOD & Associate Professor, Child Health Nursing, Ved Nursing College, Baroli, Panipat Prem Institute of Medical Sciences, Panipat, Haryana, India

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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Facilitated Tucking Position on Pain Perception among Neonates During Vaccination in Selected Hospital of Panipat, Haryana. (2021). International Journal of Nursing Education, 13(3), 131-135. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijone.v13i3.16324