Virtual Reality Distraction During Phlebotomy in Children

The Effects of Virtual Reality on Procedure-Related Emotional Appearance, Pain, Fear, and Anxiety During Phlebotomy in Children

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.

The data of the study was collected with Socio-demographic Data Collection Form, Emotional Appearance Scale for Children, Facial Expression Rating Scale, Child Anxiety Scale-State, and Child Fear Scale. Demographic data and mean scores obtained from the scales were compared between the virtual reality groups, and the control group.

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