Effect of Breathing Exercise During Peripheral Venous Catheterization on Pain, Anxiety, and Patient Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the effect of a breathing exercise during peripheral venous cathetererization on pain, anxiety, and patient satisfaction. Design: Randomized Controlled Study. Methods: The study was completed with a total of 130 individuals. Individuals in the intervention group performed diaphragmatic breathing exercises during catheterization. Findings: The mean pain, anxiety, and satisfaction scores of the individuals in the intervention group were 0.29 +/- 0.70, 3.18 +/- 2.29, and 7.66 +/- 2.20, respectively. In the control group, the mean pain score was 1.30 +/- 1.47, the anxiety score was 4.35 +/- 2.42, and the satisfaction score was 4.87 +/- 1.63. The pain and anxiety levels of the individuals in the intervention group were lower and the satisfaction scores were higher than the control group. Conclusions: Breathing exercises reduced individuals' pain and anxiety levels and increased individuals' satisfaction. In addition, it reduced the application time, pulse rate, and blood pressure. (c) 2024 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.