The Clinical journal of pain
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Randomized Controlled Trial
THE IMPACT OF THREE DIFFERENT DISTRACTION TECHNIQUES ON THE PAIN AND ANXIETY LEVELS OF CHILDREN DURING VENIPUNCTURE: A CLINICAL TRIAL.
Invasive procedures are important causes of pain and anxiety during hospitalization. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 3 different distraction methods on the pain and anxiety levels of children during venipuncture. ⋯ The distraction techniques of playing VG, watching CM, and PI appear to be effective in reducing anxiety and pain perception in children during the procedure of venipuncture. The most effective method was playing VG.