Journal of clinical nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Distraction-based relief of pain associated with peripheral intravenous catheterisation in adults: a randomised controlled trial.
This study aimed to determine the effect of methods of distraction to relieve pain associated with the peripheral intravenous catheter (PIC) insertion procedure, thus improving patient satisfaction. Specifically, we examined such effect by playing 3D videos with virtual reality goggles and showing pictures to the patient containing distractive optical illusions. ⋯ These distraction methods may be used to reduce pain due to PIC insertion in nonurgent and less urgent adult patients in the emergency department.