A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Procedural Interventions for Reducing Distress during Vaccine Injections | NITAG RESOURCE CENTER

Authors:

Taddio, A.

Shah, V.

McMurtry, C. M.

Lang, E.

MacDonald, N. E.

Constantin, K.

Uleryk, E.

HelpinKids,

Adults,

Abrams, E. M.

Alexander, S.

Bucci, L. M.

Comeau, J.

Cortes, J. M.

Cranch, J.

Gallinger, L.

Girouard, S.

Golightly, B.

Guenther, M.

Halperin, S. A.

Howitt, L.

Jensen, C.

Kolker, S.

Kryschuk, E.

Minhas, R.

Noel, M.

Pillai Riddell, R.

Probst, J.

Rieder, M. J.

Ross, K.

Siamaki, S.

Methodological quality (AMSTAR 2):

Not applicable

Source(s):

https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000001373

Open access:

Yes

Date of last literature search:

Jan 2025

Number of studies:

12

Publication year:

2026

Abstract

Part of the June 2026 issue supplement, to be published in its entirety on May 12, 2026.Copyright © 2026 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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