Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 88-98 , April 2006

A Conceptual Model of Factors Influencing Children's Responses to a Painful Procedure When Parents are Distraction Coaches

  • Ann Marie McCarthy, RN, PhD, PNP, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Ann Marie McCarthy, RN, PhD, PNP, FAAN, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, NB 430, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242.
    • ,
  • Charmaine Kleiber, RN, PhD, FAAN

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2005.06.007

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 88-98 , April 2006

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