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Published on in Vol 13 (2025)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/66656, first published .
Factors Influencing Virtual Reality as a Distraction Tool for Venipuncture in Children: Observational Pilot Feasibility Study

Factors Influencing Virtual Reality as a Distraction Tool for Venipuncture in Children: Observational Pilot Feasibility Study

Factors Influencing Virtual Reality as a Distraction Tool for Venipuncture in Children: Observational Pilot Feasibility Study

Authors of this article:

Chris Worth1 Author Orcid Image ;   Leyi Yang1 Author Orcid Image ;   Catherine Fullwood2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Indraneel Banerjee1, 4 Author Orcid Image
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Chris Worth   1 ;   Leyi Yang   1 ;   Catherine Fullwood   2, 3 ;   Indraneel Banerjee   1, 4

1 Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom

2 Research and Innovation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom

3 Centre for Biostatistics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

4 Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Corresponding Author:

  • Chris Worth
  • Department of Paediatric Endocrinology
  • Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
  • Oxford Road
  • Manchester M13 9WL
  • United Kingdom
  • Phone: 44 07837740913
  • Email: chris.worth@mft.nhs.uk