Conclusions
anxiety, pain
In this randomized clinical trial of an IVR intervention for pediatric patients undergoing venipuncture, pain, anxiety, length of procedure, and staff satisfaction with the procedures were significantly improved after the IVR intervention. The results also suggested that both distraction and procedural information can be offered to children during an IVR intervention. Given that IVR is becoming more affordable and accessible, it could be used to improve children’s experiences of needle-related or pain- and anxiety-inducing medical procedures.