Journal article
Interventions for Individuals With High Levels of Needle Fear
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of exposure-based psychological and physical interventions for the management of high levels of needle fear and/or phobia and fainting in children and adults.
DESIGN/METHODS: A systematic review identified relevant randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials of children, adults, or both with high levels of needle fear, including phobia (if not available, then populations with …
Authors
McMurtry CM; Noel M; Taddio A; Antony MM; Asmundson GJG; Riddell RP; Chambers CT; Shah V; Team HA
Journal
The Clinical Journal of Pain, Vol. 31, No. &NA;, pp. s109–s123
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
October 2015
DOI
10.1097/ajp.0000000000000273
ISSN
0749-8047