Systematic review and meta-analysis of distraction and hypnosis for needle-related pain and distress in children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review the evidence (and quality) for distraction and hypnosis for needle-related pain and distress in children and adolescents. To explore the effects of distraction characteristics (e.g., adult involvement, type of distracter), child age, and study risk of bias on treatment efficacy. 

Methods

26 distraction and 7 hypnosis trials were included and self-report, observer-report, and behavioral pain intensity and distress examined. Distraction studies were coded for 4 intervention characteristics, and all studies coded for child age and study risk of bias. 

Results

Findings showed strong support for distraction and hypnosis for reducing pain and distress from needle procedures. The quality of available evidence was low, however. Characteristi

SUBMITTER: Birnie KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4138805 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature