The effect of digital games on the pain and immobilization of children with angiography operated

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of digital games on pain level and immobilization of children with angiography operated. Material and Method: This experimental study was conducted between October 2016 and March 2017 in the pediatric cardiology department of Turgut Ozal Medical Center as a pretest posttest control group. The study sample consisted of 80 children with angiography operated between 4-17 years of age (n=40 experiments, n=40 controls). Experimental group children were played digital game suitable for age after angiography operation. Vital signs and Wong-Baker Pain Scale were applied as a pre-test (30th minute) and post-test (90th minute) to both groups and number of in-bed movements recorded by observing. The data were analyzed using, independent t-test, paired t-test, percentage and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: It was determined that the average age of the children was 8,72 ± 3,65. 38% had ASD and 26% had PDA. There was no significant difference between groups when total respiratory rate, blood pressure, heart rate, saturation value and pain score were compared at 30 minutes after angiography operation (p>.05). After 90 minutes of angiography operation, the pain level of children, who played digital games decreased significantly when compared to the control group (p<0.001). There was also a significant difference between groups on oxygen saturation (p<.01) and number of in-bed movements (p<.001) in post test. Conclusion: Playing digital games to children, who operated angiography showed that it decreased pain level and mobility. Key words: Pain, Immobilization, Digital Games, Angiography, Children, Nursing