How digital media affects kids' healthcare experiences
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This study looks at how using digital media (like videos or apps) before or during a hospital procedure affects kids' experiences. If you have a smartphone and a procedure coming up, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 5 and 23 years old.
- You have a smartphone you can use.
- You have a scheduled hospital procedure (like a blood test, scan, or surgery).
- You can follow instructions and speak English.
- You do not have vision, hearing, or cognitive issues that make it hard to use a smartphone.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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