Introduction
anxiety, pain
Venipuncture is one of the most commonly performed needle-related procedures in hospitalized pediatric patients.A distraction intervention is the most frequently used nonpharmacological intervention in clinical settings to manage procedural pain and anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing needle-related procedures.Emerging evidence suggests that immersive virtual reality (IVR) interventions can help completely distract patients during medical procedures.The present study aimed to examine the effects of the IVR intervention on pain, anxiety, stress, and length of procedure among pediatric patients undergoing venipuncture. Health care professional satisfaction with the procedures was also examined.