The effect of Buzzy application on pain and comfort level during heel stick in newborns: a randomized controlled study

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the Buzzy device application on pain levels and comfort in newborns during heel stick procedures. Methods: This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted at a Family Health Centre affiliated with the Public Health Directorate in a province in eastern Turkey between September and November 2024. The sample included 80 newborns born at 37–42 weeks of gestational age within the first 28 days of life (Buzzy group: n=40; control group: n=40). In the Buzzy group, the Buzzy device was applied approximately 30 seconds before the heel stick procedure. In the control group, the procedure was performed without any intervention. Data collection tools included the neonatal introduction form, the neonatal infant pain scale (NIPS), and the neonatal comfort behavior scale (NCBS). Ethical principles were adhered to throughout the study. Results: Pain levels and comfort scores during the heel stick procedure were significantly better in the Buzzy group compared to the control group (p