Table 2 Techniques to alleviate pain associated with subcutaneous injections of methotrexate
Method | Examples | Participants who tried method | Participants who found method effective |
|---|---|---|---|
Ice | Before and/or after injection | 14 (34.1%) | 10 (71.4%) |
Comfort Positions | Hugging, holding hands | 21 (51.2%) | 14 (66.7%) |
Rewards | Food treats, toys, fun activities | 20 (48.8%) | 13 (65.0%) |
Reassurance | “It will be fast”, “Don’t worry” | 22 (53.6%) | 11 (50.0%) |
Distraction | Music, TV, video games | 21 (51.2%) | 10 (47.6%) |
Medicinal | Advil, Tylenol, EMLA, anesthetic spray | 9 (22.0%) | 4 (44.4%) |