The impact of skin prick testing on pain perception and anxiety in children and parents

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Karaatmaca B., Sahiner U. M., Soyer O., Sekerel B. E.

ALLERGOLOGIA ET IMMUNOPATHOLOGIA, vol.49, no.2, pp.72-79, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 49 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2021
• Doi Number: 10.15586/aei.v49i2.68
• Journal Name: ALLERGOLOGIA ET IMMUNOPATHOLOGIA
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
• Page Numbers: pp.72-79
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Skin prick testing (SPT) is a major diagnostic tool in patients with allergic symptoms. The testing process may involve pain, anxiety, and stress on children and parents.