The prevalence and evidence-based management of needle fear in adults with chronic disease: A scoping review.
Emily DuncansonRichard K Le LeuLisa ShanahanLuke MacauleyPaul N BennettRick WeichulaStephen McDonaldAnne L J BurkeKathryn L CollinsAnna Chur-HansenShilpanjali JesudasonPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Although needle fear is common there is a paucity of evidence regarding interventions to address it among adults living with chronic disease. This scoping review has highlighted the need for improved identification of needle fear in adults and development of interventions are required for these cohorts.