Tag: video games in healthcare
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Should I Play or Should I Watch? Active vs Passive Distraction for Kids During Invasive Procedures
Introduction: Reducing Distress in Pediatric Procedures In pediatric care, invasive procedures like venipuncture and peripheral cannulation are common yet can trigger significant pain, fear, and anxiety in young children. Non-pharmacological strategies, including distraction, offer a safe and cost-effective way to ease distress and improve procedural cooperation. This article synthesizes findings from a randomized controlled trial…
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Should I Play or Should I Watch? Active vs Passive Distraction to Ease Pediatric Procedural Distress
Introduction: The Challenge of Pediatric Procedural Distress Invasive procedures such as venipuncture and intravenous cannulation are routine in pediatric care but often distressing for young patients. Anxiety, fear, and pain can complicate the procedure, increase distress behaviors, and potentially impact a child’s emotional development and future medical encounters. While pharmacological approaches exist, non-pharmacological strategies—especially distraction…