Effectiveness of cold application on level of pain preception before intramuscular injection among the patient attending the injection OPD

Abstract

The purpose of the study effectiveness of ice cube application before intramuscular injections among adults at

Primary Health Centre Nemam. Ice cube application before intra muscular injection was assessed by Numerical

Rating scale is pain assessment scale. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples. The

permission to conduct research in Primary Health Centre, Nemam was obtained from concerned authorities. The

ethical approval was obtained. The A total of 60 samples who met the inclusion criteria were included in the

study. The eligible participants were identified and selected 30 samples were selected in descriptive study. The

purpose of the study and their right to participate from the study were explained to the clients and got informed

consent. Such consenting adults who fulfill in inclusion criteria were enrolled for the study. Demographic

variable were collected by using interview technique. Ethical principles were adhered throughout the study.

After selecting the sample the investigator introduced her self &explained the purpose of the study to the

clients. For the experimental group effectiveness of using the icecubes on level of pain reducing during

intramuscular injections.The study findings revealed that ice cube application was effective in reducing pain

before intramuscular injection among adults in experimental group.