The Effect of an Augmented Reality Game on Pain, Fear, and Care Satisfaction Levels During Allergy Testing in Children Aged 4-12 Years

The Effect of an Augmented Reality Game on Pain, Fear, and Care Satisfaction Levels During Allergy Testing in Children Aged 4-12 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of augmented reality (AR) games on pain, fear, and care satisfaction, and to contribute to the literature on innovative interventions that enhance the healthcare experiences of children undergoing allergy testing.

H1: The pain level of children undergoing allergy testing in the AR group is lower than that of children in the control group.

H2: The fear level of children undergoing allergy testing in the AR group is lower than that of children in the control group.

H3: The care satisfaction level of children undergoing allergy testing in the AR group is higher than that of children in the control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged between 4 and 12 years.
• Scheduled to undergo an allergy test.
• No visual impairments that would interfere with the use of augmented reality -applications.
• No use of anxiolytic or analgesic medications within the last six hours.
• Willing to participate in the study, with parental/legal guardian consent as applicable.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Younger than 4 years or older than 12 years.
• Not scheduled for an allergy test.
• Presence of visual impairments.
• Use of anxiolytic or analgesic medications within the last six hours.
• Unwilling to participate in the study or lacking informed consent.