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  Nonpharmacological Methods Used in the Management of Pain Caused by Peripheral Intravenous Catheters

  By Dilek Yılmaz, Yurdanur Dikmen

  Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheters are one of the most important tools of modern medical treatment. Although they are commonly used in clinical practice, it is reported that this is painful and uncomfortable for patients. In the previous studies, mostly pharmacological methods have been used to control the pain and discomfort experienced when peripheral intravenous catheters were used. However, although pharmacological methods are effective in controlling pain, they also have disadvantages for …

  Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 61–66 Read article →