Journal article
Simple Psychological Interventions for Reducing Pain From Common Needle Procedures in Adults
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of simple psychological interventions for managing pain and fear in adults undergoing vaccination or related common needle procedures (ie, venipuncture/venous cannulation).
DESIGN/METHODS: Databases were searched to identify relevant randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials. Self-reported pain and fear were prioritized as critically important outcomes. Data were combined …
Authors
Boerner KE; Birnie KA; Chambers CT; Taddio A; McMurtry CM; Noel M; Shah V; Riddell RP
Journal
The Clinical Journal of Pain, Vol. 31, No. &NA;, pp. s90–s98
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
October 2015
DOI
10.1097/ajp.0000000000000270
ISSN
0749-8047