What's Your SPiN On It: A Comparison of Distraction Methods for Pediatric IV Sticks

Presenters: SPN Educational Products and Services Committee

Article: A comparison of watching cartoons versus playing games as a distraction method on pain and fear of pain during peripheral intravenous cannula placement in children aged 6–9 years: A randomized experimental study

Publication: Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Volume 80, Pages 161-166, January - February 2025

We invite you to participate in a discussion of the Journal of Pediatric Nursing article "A comparison of watching cartoons versus playing games as a distraction method on pain and fear of pain during peripheral intravenous cannula placement in children aged 6–9 years: A randomized experimental study". Join us for an engaging journal club session to explore a study that compares two methods for relieving pain and fear in children undergoing peripheral IV insertion. This study examines the effectiveness of each method in reducing pain and anxiety during this routine, yet often upsetting, procedure for children.

Please Note: The discussion recording will not be provided for later viewing. 

Continuing Education:  Society of Pediatric Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16532.

1.0 NCPD Contact Hour awarded upon successful completion.

Successful completion:

1.        Participate in live discussion

2.        Complete 5-question quiz

3.    Complete on-line course evaluation and attestation of completion

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  Non-members are welcome to register and attend the SPN Journal Club meetings, but they must procure a copy of the discussion article. To purchase access to discussion articles, visit the Journal of Pediatric Nursing.