Feasibility and Acceptability of Biofeedback-Based Virtual Reality for Acute Postoperative Pain and Anxiety Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Phase 1 of a Pilot Observational Study (Preprint)
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Biofeedback-based virtual reality (VR-BF) is a novel, nonpharmacologic method for teaching patients how to control their breathing, which in turn increases their heart rate variability (HRV) and reduces pain. Unlike traditional forms of biofeedback (BF), VR-BF is delivered through a gamified virtual reality (VR) environment, increasing the accessibility and pain-relieving benefits of BF. This is the first study to systematically integrate VR-BF in perioperative management in … Show more
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