Effectiveness of Gripping Devices for Child Chest X-ray

Abstract

The aims of this research were to study effectiveness of a gripping devices for assisting chest X-ray in pediatric patient; and to evaluate the satisfaction of the relatives on the use of the device. The samples were 30 pediatric cases aged 3-4 years old undergoing chest X-ray with 30 accompanying relatives. ere drawn from relatives. It was conducted as a quasi-experimental study during October 2020 – January 2021. The instrument used in this research were (1) gripping devices of child chest x-ray, (2) a form for assessing the effectiveness of the device, and (3) a questionnaire for assessing satisfaction of the relatives. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics (average, percentage, and standard deviation). The findings indicated that after the development of the gripping devices and used for pediatric chest X-ray, some positive findings were observed as follow: (1) the average time of chest X-ray was reduced to 5 minutes/person, (2) no repetition of chest X-ray required, (3) help from relatives to hold the child was not needed, and thus reduced their exposure to radiation, and (4) high level of satisfaction among the relatives. Therefore, the innovation was found to be feasible (mean=4.57, SD=0.50) with high level of effectiveness (mean=4.33, SD=0.48), as well as being comfortable and fast utilization (mean=4.20, SD=0.55).