Login / Signup

The Effect of 2 Different Distraction Methods on Pain, Fear, and Anxiety Levels During Venous Blood Draw in Children in a Pediatric Emergency Unit: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Özlem AkarsuRemziye SemerciDerya Kılınç
Published in: Journal of nursing care quality (2023)
Findings from this study showed a reduction in the perception of pain, fear, and anxiety in children who watched cartoons with VR or tablets during blood draw procedures. Nurses should consider using these nonpharmacological methods to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety, among pediatric patients.
Keyphrases
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • neuropathic pain
  • young adults
  • sleep quality
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • emergency department
  • depressive symptoms
  • postoperative pain