Journal of pediatric psychology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Children's expectations and memories of acute distress: short- and long-term efficacy of pain management interventions.
To examine the effect of psychologic and pharmacologic interventions on children's expectations and 6-month recollections of painful procedures. ⋯ Children have negative expectations prior to a procedure despite knowing that a distress management intervention will be employed. However, interventions may thwart the development of negative memories of distress.