The effect of virtual reality on pain, fear and emotional appearance during blood draw in pediatric patients at the hematology-oncology outpatient clinic: A randomized controlled study.

Objective: Invasive attempts can be very painful and stressful for pediatric patients. Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to distract patients undergoing such procedures in pediatric hematology oncology patients.

Methods: A parallel trial design approach was adopted for this randomized controlled trial, guided by the CONSORT checklist.