Journal of pediatric psychology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of interactive and passive distraction on cold pressor pain in preschool-aged children.
Using a mixed model design, this study examined the effects of interactive versus passive distraction on healthy preschool-aged children's cold pressor pain tolerance. ⋯ Interactive and passive video game distraction appear to be effective for preschool-aged children during laboratory pain exposure. Future studies should examine whether more extensive training would enhance effects of interactive video game distraction.