Children suffer pain and distress during minor medical procedures. Management of procedure-related distress can include the use of distraction techniques which aim to divert attention away from the procedure and focus attention on an activity or task. Distraction techniques can range from passive to active interventions and take many forms (e.g. conversation, books, movies, computer games). Previous studies of distraction interventions for children undergoing immunisations, venipuncture and wound care procedures have reported results in lowering procedural pain and distress. In theory, the more active / interactive and engaging a distraction technique, the greater the potential for distraction. / Thesis (PhDPhysiotherapy)--University of South Australia, 2006.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/267200 |
| Creators | Lange, Belinda Susanne. |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | copyright under review |
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