The effectiveness of distraction as procedural pain management technique in paediatric oncology patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Diagnostic tests and treatment regimens for paediatric cancers involve invasive and painful procedures. Effective management of such pain has been shown to be sub-optimal in many parts of the world, often due to the cost and limited availability of appropriate medications. Current evidence suggests that distraction (a relatively low-cost technique) is a promising intervention for procedural pain management. There is, however, limited evidence demonstrating its effectiveness in paediatric oncology patients.

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