Cross-sectional study on differences in pain perception and behavioral distress during venipuncture between Italian and Chinese children
Venipuncture is perhaps the scariest aspect of hospitalization for children as it causes pain and high levels of behavioral distress. Pain is a complex experience which is also influenced by social factors such as cultural attitudes, beliefs and traditions. Studies focusing on ethnic/cultural differ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-12-01
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Series: | Pediatric Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/pr/article/view/5660 |