This pilot study was designed to investigate the efficacy of a mindfulness based intervention for the treatment of needle phobia. The research question was whether one session of the dissociated ego state [DES] trauma release intervention would result in significant and durable release of needle ...
Despite the ubiquitous use over the past 150 years, the functions of the current medical needle are facilitated only by mechanical shear and cutting by the needle tip, i.e. the lancet. In this study, we demonstrate how nonlinear ultrasonics (NLU) extends
For example, this might be true for children with severe procedural distress/needle phobia. Pain and distress from repeated procedures is often a great burden for children with cancer and their families. Our group has formulated recommendations to guide healthcare professionals in daily practice, ...