Comparison of vanilla extract intervention group and control group on neonatal pain and comfort levels during venous blood sampling

Abstract

Introduction: Taking venous blood in neonates is always uncomfortable and painful. Pain in taking venous blood is bad for neonates. Short-term effects that occur include increased pulse, and tissue damage around the venous blood collection area. Long-term impacts can be disrupted psychological aspects and the development of neonatal behavior. Untreated discomfort and pain can lead to complications, including hyperalgesia and changes in the experience of pain. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of giving vanilla extract to the pain level and comfort level of neonates who had venous blood taken. Methods: The type of research is Quasy Experiment with Control Group post test only design. The sampling technique was purposive sampling for 3 months of data collection with a total of 40 respondents. Data analysis using the Independent T Test. Results: The results showed that there was no significant difference in the pain scales of the two groups (p=0.51), but the average pain scale was higher in the control group. There is a significant difference in the results of the front comfort score p value = 0.00. These results are in accordance with previous research that the vanilla concentration of 0.64% and 2% could not significantly reduce pain. It is possible that the results will be different in further studies with a larger number of respondents and different techniques and doses. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the pain scales of the two groups (p=0.51), but the average pain scale was higher in the control group. There is a significant difference in the results of the front comfort score p value = 0.00. These results are in accordance with previous research that the vanilla concentration of 0.64% and 2% could not significantly reduce pain. It is possible that the results will be different in further studies with a larger number of respondents and different techniques and doses. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the pain scales of the two groups (p=0.51), but the average pain scale was higher in the control group. There is a significant difference in the results of the front comfort score p value = 0.00. Conclusions: These results are in accordance with previous research that the vanilla concentration of 0.64% and 2% could not significantly reduce pain. It is possible that the results will be different in further studies with a larger number of respondents and different techniques and doses.