THE EFFECT OF AUDIOVISUAL DISTRACTION TECHNIQUES ON PAIN REDUCTION IN CHILDREN AGED 6-12 YEARS IN THE PEDIATRIC CARE ROOM OF ANWAR MAKKATUTU BANTAENG HOSPITAL

Abstract

Backgrounds: The background of this journal centers on the management of pain in pediatric patients, specifically those aged 6-12 years, in the Lamalaka Ward of Anwar Makkatutu Hospital. The study investigates the effectiveness of audiovisual distraction techniques in reducing pain during invasive procedures. The research highlights the importance of ethical considerations in nursing research, such as informed consent, anonymity, and confidentiality. It also underscores the necessity of non- pharmacological pain management methods, including audiovisual distraction, to improve pediatric patients' quality of life and cooperation during medical interventions. The study aims to provide a foundation for future research and offer insights to hospitals for better pain management strategies in children. The aim is to investigate the effect of audiovisual distraction techniques on reducing pain in children aged 6-12 years during invasive procedures in the Lamalaka ward of Anwar Makkatutu Hospital. Methods: This study uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design, specifically utilizing a one-group pretest-posttest approach. Results: The study results indicate a significant reduction in pain levels among pediatric patients following the application of audiovisual distraction techniques. Initially, 7 children (43.8%) experienced mild pain, 6 children (37.5%) experienced

moderate pain, and 3 children (18.7%) experienced severe pain. Post-intervention, 15 children (93.8%) reported mild pain, 1 child (6.2%) reported moderate pain, and none reported severe pain. Conclusions: This study concluded that audiovisual distraction techniques effectively reduced pain levels in children aged 6-12 during invasive procedures. The results showed that most children reported decreased pain from moderate to severe to mild levels after applying this technique. This suggests that audiovisual distraction can help children become more cooperative and reduce fear during medical interventions.