A Randomized Controlled Trial of the ShotBlocker for Children's Immunization Distress

@article{Cobb2009ARC,
  title={A Randomized Controlled Trial of the ShotBlocker for Children's Immunization Distress},
  author={Jean E. Cobb and Lindsey L. Cohen},
  journal={The Clinical Journal of Pain},
  year={2009},
  volume={25},
  pages={790-796}
}
  • J. Cobb, L. Cohen
  • Published 1 November 2009
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • The Clinical Journal of Pain
ObjectivesVaccinations protect children against deadly diseases and approximately 30 immunizations are recommended for children by 6 years of age. However, immunization injections cause negative short-term and long-term consequences for children. The Gate Control Theory of pain suggests that physical interventions (eg, rubbing the site) may be helpful, but they are not well validated for children's acute pain. This randomized trial examined the effectiveness of the ShotBlocker, a physical… 
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The Use of ShotBlocker for Reducing the Pain and Anxiety Associated With Intramuscular Injection: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study
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Interventions using coolant and vibration together, as well as a combination of site-specific and patient-led interventions, showed the most consistent effects in reducing self-reported pain, fear or distress.
Using Buzzy, Shotblocker, and Bubble Blowing in a Pediatric Emergency Department to Reduce the Pain and Fear Caused by Intramuscular Injection: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Effect on Pain of Buzzy® and ShotBlocker® during the Administration of Intramuscular Injections to Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Buzzy® was more effective compared with ShotBlocker® in this study and had significantly less pain than the children in both the Shot blocker and control groups.
Comparison of the efficacy of ShotBlocker and cold spray in reducing intramuscular injection-related pain in adults
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ShotBlocker is an effective non-pharmacological method that reduces IM injection-related pain and is similar in efficacy, to cold spray.
Effectiveness of Two Different Methods for Pain Reduction During Insulin Injection in Children With Type 1 Diabetes: Buzzy and ShotBlocker
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ShotBlocker is recommended as a helpful option in cases where a pain control method is required and nurses should be aware of pain during insulin injection and use methods for pain relief accordingly.
The Use of Shotblocker for Subcutaneous Injection P ain, Anxiety and Satisfaction in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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It is thought that shotblocker might be presented to patients as an option on account of it is easy a nd cost effective to use and there was not statistically significan t difference between shot blocker, placebo and control groups.
The Effect of ShotBlocker on Pain and Patient Satisfaction for Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Trial.
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ShotBlocker did not show any advantage on VAS scores but decreased the incidence of unintentional movement during dermal puncture, thus the results cannot be generalized.
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