Journal of pediatric nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of three different methods on venipuncture pain and anxiety in children: Distraction cards, virtual reality, and Buzzy® (randomized controlled trial).
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the distraction cards, virtual reality and Buzzy® methods on venipuncture pain and anxiety in children aged 7-12 years. ⋯ Nurses can use the DC, VR, and Buzzy® methods to help reduce venipuncture pain and anxiety in children. The clinical trial registration number is NCT04421430. (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT04421430).