Effects of distraction strategy using backwards memory digit span on the level of pain of clients undergoing blood donation

Date of Completion

2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Nursing

Keywords

Pain Management, Blood Donors

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effects of distraction strategy using backwards memory digit span on the level of pain of clients undergoing blood donation. This study utilized the quasi-experimental design specifically post test only design. Eighty donors were selected using the criteria that include fit to donate, have passed the mandatory screening test required for those who will be undergoing blood donation, first time donors, age ranging from 18 to 60 years old, weight must be at least 100 pounds or 50 kilograms, blood pressure must be between a specific normal range, hemoglobin level must also be at a normal range and, the volunteer donor must pass the physical and health history assessments. The eighty respondents were divided into two namely the treatment group and control group with forty respondents each. The study concluded that the clients undergoing blood donation in the treatment and control group after distraction strategy using backwards memory digit span have a mild level of pain. There are significant differences in the level of pain of clients undergoing blood donation after distraction strategy using backwards memory digit span when the respondents are grouped according to age, gender and regular hours of sleep. However, there are no significant differences in the level of pain of clients undergoing blood donation after distraction strategy using backwards memory digit span when they are grouped according to educational attainment, employment status, and exercise pattern. There is a significant difference on the level of pain of clients undergoing blood donation between those who are exposed and not exposed to the intervention. Therefore the distraction strategy using backwards memory digit span is an effective bio-behavioral nursing intervention to alleviate the level of pain of clients undergoing blood donation.

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Call Number: TG MAN 16 04

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