Tap 2 Distract

Relief is just a tap away

The Tap 2 Distract App is a vital digital tool designed to support pain management through engaging distraction techniques. It helps individuals cope with stressful situations—particularly children or those with needle phobia—during vaccinations, immunisations, and medical examinations.

Using distraction and diversion therapy as the basis for its content, the app draws inspiration from our TLC Distraction Box, which has been providing effective distraction techniques for 20+ years in over 400 hospitals across Australia and New Zealand.

Tap 2 Distract Provides “Anytime, Anywhere” Distraction

This evidence-based approach ensures that the app provides reliable and proven strategies to alleviate anxiety, reduce discomfort, and enhance overall well-being during challenging medical procedures.

With the app readily available for immediate intervention and conveniently accessible in the palm of the user’s hand, it serves as a powerful resource, offering a variety of engaging activities and interactive distractions for on-the-spot relief.

The Distraction Reaction

Positive Impact on Frontline Workers

The Tap 2 Distract App offers numerous benefits and positive impacts. It supports healthcare professionals, frontline workers, and anyone working with children in medical settings. It can also help when a child is facing anxiety or increased stress.

By providing a powerful digital distraction tool, the app enhances their ability to deliver high-quality care. It also helps foster positive patient experiences. The app offers healthcare professionals a valuable way to distract and engage children during medical procedures or other situations. The aim is to help improve mental health and overall wellbeing.

• Enhanced patient engagement
• Improved pain management
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved workflow efficiency
• Building trust and rapport
• Empowering patients
• Mitigating infection risks
• Continuing care beyond the clinical setting

 

Tap 2 Distract is a free resource and digital tool

The Tap 2 Distract App was created to remove the ‘barrier to play.’ It was developed by TLC for Kids as a free resource and digital tool. The app is designed to be available in the palm of the hands of parents, guardians, and any healthcare professional or frontline worker.

It provides immediate, positive distraction and engagement for children. This can be especially helpful during any medical procedure, examination, traumatic experience, or when there is a need for an injection.

So far, over 1 million minutes of engagement (and counting) have already been provided. In fact, the average time spent per session is 4 minutes and 40 seconds. The app is specifically designed to offer positive distraction and increase a sense of calmness in everyday situations that may be challenging.

Whether you use the app once or choose to make it your go-to tool, we hope it makes a small difference. Above all, we hope it helps improve your day in some way — or the day of those you use it with.

 

 

 

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Disclaimer

Tap 2 Distract is a digital tool designed to provide positive distraction and moments of calm. It can be used before or during stressful situations. However, it is not intended to replace professional mental health care or therapy. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or have concerns about your mental health, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.

24/7 Mental Health Support Services

if you need immediate support, please contact one of the following services:

• Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
• Lifeline New Zealand | 0800 543 354 | lifeline.org.nz
• Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 | kidshelpline.com.au
• MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78 | mensline.org.au
• Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 | suicidecallbackservice.org.au
• Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
• Black Dog Institute | blackdoginstitute.org.au