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To evaluate the effectiveness of visualizing a kaleidoscope on pain and behavioral responses in children undergoing intravenous cannulation.

February 8, 2026Open Access

Effectiveness of Visualising Kaleidoscope on Pain and Behavioural Responses among Children During Intravenous Cannulation

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ACAswathy Ram C.KPKarthika Mohan P.

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This quantitative study evaluates the impact of a kaleidoscope on pain and behavior responses in children during intravenous cannulation, suggesting a beneficial distraction technique.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of visualizing a kaleidoscope on pain and behavioral responses in children undergoing intravenous cannulation.
Quantitative research with a post-test only control group design
Sample of 60 children aged 6-12 years, randomly assigned to experimental and control groups
Experimental group utilized a kaleidoscope during the procedure
Pain measured using the FLACC scale and Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale
Data analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics
Experimental group reported lower mean pain score (1.5) compared to control group (4.6)
Statistically significant difference in pain and behavioral responses (t = 23.85, p < 0.0001)
Kaleidoscope distraction significantly reduced negative behaviors during intravenous cannulation

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C. et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698829410fc35cd7a884976d https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18492550

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This quantitative study evaluates the impact of a kaleidoscope on pain and behavior responses in children during intravenous cannulation, suggesting a beneficial distraction technique.

Effectiveness of Visualising Kaleidoscope on Pain and Behavioural Responses among Children During Intravenous Cannulation

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Effectiveness of Visualising Kaleidoscope on Pain and Behavioural Responses among Children During Intravenous Cannulation

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