Effect of Valsalva Maneuver on Pain Perception During Blood Sample Collection Among Patients

Background: Blood sample collection is the most frequent intrusive practise that hurts patients in hospital settings. A non-pharmacological and economical way to lessen pain during blood sample collection is the Valsalva Maneuver. Objectives; The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Valsalva Maneuver during blood sample collection. Methods: A quasi-experimental design (post-test only control group design). Self-structured questionnaire on Socio demographic information, clinical parameter and Wong baker face pain scale was used to observe the pain score of participants. The research population includes all the adult patients between the ages of 18 and 50 admitted in IPD. The sample size for the study comprises of 500 Participants who met the inclusion criteria. Purposive sampling technique was used to identify adult patients between the ages of 18 and 50 who were having blood sample collection admitted in IPD in IMS & SUM hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Results: The results revealed that there is significant reduction in pain during blood sample collection in experimental group with (p=0.000). No association was found between level pain and socio-demographic and clinical parameters. Discussion: The Valsalva manoeuvre is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological, and efficient way to lessen pain related to drawing blood samples. During the collection of blood samples, nurses should demonstrate the Valsalva manoeuvre to patients. In-service education programmes for nurses and students should be included by hospital administration in order to promote the non-pharmacological technique of pain alleviation during blood sample collection

Quality Of Life and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Patient with Cardiovascular Diseases

Caregivers and family members of patients with long-term cardiovascular diseases often experience varying degrees of depression due to the significant changes in life style and the challenges associated with managing the condition. Adapting and modifying coping strategies as needed is crucial for caregivers to effectively decrease or manage stressful situations. The objectives of this study was to assess the quality of life and coping strategies among caregiver of cardiovascular patient. At IMS & SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar ,Odisha, a descriptive correlational research design was used. Purposive sampling selected 200 participants who completed a socio-demographic questionnaire. Two standardized scale s were employed: the WHOQOL-BREF scale to measure quality of life and the coping inventory for stressful situations to assess coping strategies. The study findings showed a significant negative correlation ( r = -0.338, p < 0.01) between quality of life and coping strategies, as indicated by Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient. This suggests that as, if the coping strategies is better, the quality of life is also better. Additionally, the study employed ANOVA and t-tests to examine the differences between quality of life and coping strategies. The study findings suggest that the quality of life of young individuals is more impacted by caregiving compared to the elderly. There is a significant negative correlation between quality of life and coping strategies, indicating that higher quality of life scores are associated with lower coping strategy scores. Conversely, better coping strategies are linked to better quality of life. Caregivers employ various coping strategies, and counselling can play a crucial role in providing emotional support, guidance, and practical advice to help caregivers manage challenges and maintain their well-being while caring for cardiovascular patients