Predicting Vasovagal Reactions to Needles from Facial Action Units

Background: Merely the sight of needles can cause extreme emotional and physical (vasovagal) reactions (VVRs). However, needle fear and VVRs are not easy to measure nor prevent as they are automatic and difficult to self-report. This study aims to investigate whether a blood donors’ unconscious faci...

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Main Authors: Judita Rudokaite, Itir Onal Ertugrul, Sharon Ong, Mart P. Janssen, Elisabeth Huis in ‘t Veld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1644