Impact of virtual reality on peri-interventional pain, anxiety and distress in a pediatric oncology outpatient clinic: a randomized controlled trial
Alicia Reitze,
Marie Voigt,
Frank Klawonn
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Pain and anxiety-inducing interventions have a major impact on pediatric patients. Pain reduction by virtual reality (VR) during port and vein punctures is well studied. This study investigates peri-interventional reduction of pain, anxiety and distress using VR compared to the standard of care (SOC) in a pediatric oncology outpatient clinic.
Methods
In a randomized, controlled cross-over design, patients aged 6–18 years experience potentia… Show more
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