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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2013 Apr;28(2):158-66.
doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2012.06.003. Epub 2012 Jul 20.

Active and passive distraction in children undergoing wound dressings

Stefan Nilsson  1 , Karin Enskär, Carina Hallqvist, Eva Kokinsky
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Active and passive distraction in children undergoing wound dressings

Stefan Nilsson et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to test how distraction influences pain, distress and anxiety in children during wound care. Sixty participants aged 5-12 years were randomized to three groups: serious gaming, the use of lollipops and a control group. Self-reported pain, distress, anxiety and observed pain behaviour were recorded in conjunction with wound care. Serious gaming, an active distraction, reduced the observed pain behaviour and self-reported distress compared with the other groups. A sense of control and engagement in the distraction, together, may be the explanation for the different pain behaviours when children use serious gaming.

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