CompletedNot Applicable

Virtual Reality Distraction During Phlebotomy in Children

Turkey (Türkiye)150 participantsStarted 2023-05-30

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of distraction methods using virtual reality on the emotional appearance, pain, fear, and anxiety associated with the procedure during phlebotomy in children aged 6-12 in a private blood collection unit.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The child agrees to participate in the study voluntarily. * The parent agrees to participate in the study voluntarily. * Obtaining consent forms from the child and parent Exclusion Criteria: * The child has a physical and psychological deficit that will prevent him from wearing the glasses that will be placed on his head to watch virtual reality. * Having fever (\>37.5C) and severe dehydration * The patient did not take analgesics before the intervention

What they're measuring

procedure related pain

Timeframe: 3 minutes after the phlebotomy

anxiety

Timeframe: 3 minutes before and after the phlebotomy

fear

Timeframe: 3 minutes before and after the phlebotomy

emotional apperance

Timeframe: 3 minutes before and after the phlebotomy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06336811

SponsorDokuz Eylul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-30

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