Feasibility and Acceptability: Novel Tool for Paediatric Venepuncture
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Procedural Distraction Device (ConceptoShield) to Improve Patient Experience During Venepuncture for Paediatric Blood Sampling.
IRAS ID
164750
Contact name
Anna Williams
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 31 days
Research summary
Over a period of six months this study will gather feedback on the use of a procedural distraction device ( 'ConceptoShield', a non-invasive device consisting of a cardboard 'cuff' worn on the arm to shield the procedure from view and distract with printed graphics on the side facing the child) as an adjunct to usual care, from 100 children and young people (aged 4-18 years) undergoing venepuncture for blood sampling, their parents and healthcare professionals working across inpatient and outpatient clinical areas in a tertiary hospital. The data generated will allow for evaluation of the feasbililty, acceptability and potential impact of this intervention. Furthermore, this study will provide in-depth information on the context for using the intervention (including key parameters such as sampling, recruitment and resource involvement) which could be used at a later stage to develop a proposal for a randomised control trial to further assess cost-effectiveness and efficacy through the Evaluation and Implementation stages of the MRC Framework for Complex Interventions.
* Please note that the manufacturer is in the process of changing the name from 'ConceptoShield' to 'MyShield'. We refer to 'ConceptoShield' throughout this application, but have used 'MyShield' in all participant information since we think it is more child friendly and to ensure that once the study starts the name is consistent with what the company will be using by that point.
REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/NW/1532
Date of REC Opinion
31 Dec 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion