Factors associated with children's ineffective coping behaviors while undergoing venipunctures : a guide for improving individual preparation

Research Project

Project/Area Number	20890026
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (Start-up)
Allocation Type	Single-year Grants
Research Field	Clinical nursing
Research Institution	Yamagata University
Principal Investigator	SATO Shiho Yamagata University, 医学部, 助教 (00512617)
Research Collaborator	SATO Yukiko 山形大学, 医学部, 教授 (30299789) SHIWAKU Hitoshi 東北大学, 大学院・医学系研究科, 教授 (50250808)
Project Period (FY)	2008 – 2009
Project Status	Completed (Fiscal Year 2009)
Budget Amount *help	¥2,210,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥510,000) Fiscal Year 2009: ¥676,000 (Direct Cost: ¥520,000、Indirect Cost: ¥156,000) Fiscal Year 2008: ¥1,534,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,180,000、Indirect Cost: ¥354,000)
Keywords	看護学 / 小児 / プレパレーション / 採血
Research Abstract	Purpose : This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with ineffective coping behaviors exhibited by children while undergoing venipunctures. Materials and Method : Forty-nine children aged 3-6 years were observed while undergoing venipuncture after their parents responded to a questionnaire. Children were assigned to ineffective (n=12) and effective (n=35) coping behaviors groups based on the Manifest Upset and Cooperation Scales. Results : The children in the ineffective coping behaviors group were younger than those in the effective coping behaviors group (P=0.013). Parent's prediction and children's tendency toward ineffective coping behaviors before venipuncture was higher in the ineffective coping behavior group as compared to the effective coping behavior group (P=0.000). Conclusion : This study strongly recommends assessment of children's age, parents' prediction, and childrens'behavior before venipuncture to help ensure a positive outcome to venipunctures.