Effects of Tablet-Based Augmented Reality on Anxiety, Fear, and Pain During Venipuncture in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
BMC Pediatrics
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June 18, 2026
Augmented reality eases pediatric venipuncture distress
Analyses were complete-case, not intention-to-treat: 5 randomized children were excluded after stopping the intervention. The control reflected local usual care but not optimized care with established distraction or topical anesthetic.
- Level of evidence
- Level 2 (OCEBM)
- DocG quality score
- 6.2 / 10
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