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. 2016 Aug 24;11(8):e0161891. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161891

Table 3. Reasons mentioned by the 36 patients in Antwerp who changed their preference after 2 days.

Change from To n changes n with reason(s) Pain Bleeding Easy sampling Visible wound/ annoying tape
Finger stick Venipuncture 8 8 7 4 3
No preference 8 5 3 1 3
Venipuncture Finger stick 3 2 1 1
No preference 4 1 1
No preference Finger stick 6 2 1 1
Venipuncture 7 6 2 5 1