An Exposure-Based Video Game (Dr. Zoo) to Reduce Needle Phobia in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years: Development and Mixed Methods Pilot Study
BackgroundNeedle phobia, which affects 19% of children aged 4 to 6 years, prevents many children from receiving necessary or preventive medical treatments. Digital interventions have been made to target needle phobia but currently rely on distraction rather than evidence-base...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2023-10-01
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| Series: | JMIR Serious Games |
| Online Access: | https://games.jmir.org/2023/1/e42025 |