The effects of a computer network on pediatric pain and anxiety

Gary Holden, David J. Bearison, Diane C. Rode, Merri Fishman Kapiloff, Gary Rosenberg

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to test the impact of an enhanced version of STARBRIGHT World (SBW2)-a private computer network for hospitalized children. The impact of SBW2 was assessed with a series of 44 replicated single system designs. Utilizing· an ecological momentary assessment approach, self-reports were obtained regarding children's perceptions of their pain intensity, pain aversiveness and anxiety. The results from the single system designs were aggregated using meta-analysis. Children experienced significantly less pain intensity, pain aversiveness, and anxiety in the SBW2 condition. These findings provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of SBW2 and demonstrate the utility of employing meta-analysis with single system designs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHuman Services Online
Subtitle of host publicationA New Arena for Service Delivery
PublisherCRC Press
Pages27-47
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9781040286128
ISBN (Print)0789010119, 9780789010117
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2024

Keywords

  • Anxiety
  • Computer
  • Network
  • Pain
  • Pediatric
  • Randomized controlled clinical trial

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
  • General Business, Management and Accounting
  • General Computer Science
  • General Psychology
  • General Social Sciences

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