Nursing research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Matching doses of distraction with child risk for distress during a medical procedure: a randomized clinical trial.
Parents often want to provide support to their children during medical procedures, but not all parents are effective in providing distraction after brief training. ⋯ Some parents may need additional training in providing distraction to their children during procedures, and some children at medium and high risk for distress may need professional support. Parents should be asked about their preferences in acting as the distraction coach and, if willing, be provided as much training and support as possible in the clinical situation.