Virtual reality simulation for reducing pain in children

Lambert, Veronica; Matthews, Anne; Hicks, Paula; Boran, Lorraine; Devane, Declan

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd010686

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“…In addition, using virtual reality can target cognitive and emotional pain pathways, thereby reducing pain intensity, distress, and anxiety by changing how pain signals are processed in the central nervous system. This distraction is achieved by a number of mechanisms such as editing the virtual reality image and reduced pain [15,16].…”

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A Current Practice in Nursing Care: Virtual Reality Glasses

2021

ARCH Women Health Care

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Method of Research Inclusion Criteria• The results are research on the use of virtual reality glasses in nursing care,• The publication language is Turkish or English,• Published in the last ten years (2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018),• Access to the full text. Randomized Controlled studies (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies (YÇ) were included in the study. Reasons for not Including in the StudyStudies examining virtual reality applications outside of nursing, observation studies and reviews were not included in the study. Due to the determination of up-to-date information, the studies carried out in the last eleven years were included in the research, and the studies conducted before 2008 were not included. Studies whose titles or abstracts are not clear, whose full texts cannot be accessed and whose publication language is not Turkish/English are not included.

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A Current Practice in Nursing Care: Virtual Reality Glasses

2021

ARCH Women Health Care

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“…J., 2023: 425. doi: https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2023i1.425] 2 pharmacological intervention for post-burn physical therapy by providing cognitive diversion and creating an artificial environment that can alleviate pain intensity, anxiety, and unpleasantness during wound care procedures and physical therapy (Lambert et al, 2013;Hussein, 2015;Abdelmoniem and Mahmoud, 2016;Dahlquist et al, 2010). By diverting patients' attention from their surroundings, VR technology can reduce the time patients spend ruminating on pain, leading to decreased focus on unpleasant stimuli and a more positive and enjoyable experience during physical therapy (Crawley, 2004;Lambert et al, 2013). Passive distraction, where patients passively observe the distracting stimulus, has proven effective in reducing pain during medical procedures (Abdelmoniem and Mahmoud, 2016;Dahlquist et al, 2010).…”

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A Clinical Trial of Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy for Burn Patients: Effects on Pain Perception

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AHMED

et al. 2023

Biol Clin Sci Res J

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In clinical contexts, virtual reality (VR) has demonstrated potential as a cognitive diversion technique to alleviate discomfort among patients undergoing challenging procedures, including physical rehabilitation for burn victims. However, the extent of research investigating the effectiveness of VR in reducing pain during physical therapy for burn patients is limited. This clinical trial was conducted at Civil Hospital's burns unit in Hyderabad and involved 68 participants. Each participant underwent two 6-minute physical therapy sessions, one utilizing VR and the other without VR. After each session, participants provided feedback on their pain experience, which the treating therapist documented. Analysis of graphic rating scores revealed a significant decrease in pain levels during physical therapy with VR compared to physical therapy without VR. The average scores for pain rumination, worst pain intensity, and unpleasantness decreased from 5.99 to 3.88, 6.24 to 3.41, and 6.18 to 3.82, respectively. The paired t-test indicated a highly significant p-value of less than 0.001. The results of this study suggest that VR is a valuable tool for reducing pain during physical therapy for burn patients. Further research is necessary to explore the long-term effects of VR on pain management and its potential application in other clinical settings.

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“…Previous reviews have indicated the potential of VR in pediatrics (e.g., Indovina et al, 2018;Eijlers et al, 2019a;Georgescu et al, 2020;Lambert et al, 2020). Its immersive, interactive nature is thought to provide particularly captivating distraction, as well as a cost-effective and engaging medium for procedural preparation.…”

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The Effects of Virtual Reality on Procedural Pain and Anxiety in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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2021

Front. Virtual Real.

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Distraction and procedural preparation techniques are frequently used to manage pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures. An increasing number of studies have indicated that Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to deliver these interventions, but treatment effects vary greatly. The present study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that have used VR to reduce procedural pain and anxiety in children. It is the first meta-analytic assessment of the potential influence of technical specifications (immersion) and degree of user-system interactivity on treatment effects. 65 studies were identified, of which 42 reported pain outcomes and 35 reported anxiety outcomes. Results indicate large effect sizes in favor of VR for both outcomes. Larger effects were observed in dental studies and studies that used non-interactive VR. No relationship was found between the degree of immersion or participant age and treatment effects. Most studies were found to have a high risk of bias and there are strong indications of publication bias. The results and their implications are discussed in context of these limitations, and modified effect sizes are suggested. Finally, recommendations for future investigations are provided.

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Virtual reality simulation for reducing pain in children

Cited by 6 publications

References 52 publications

A Current Practice in Nursing Care: Virtual Reality Glasses

A Current Practice in Nursing Care: Virtual Reality Glasses

A Clinical Trial of Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy for Burn Patients: Effects on Pain Perception

The Effects of Virtual Reality on Procedural Pain and Anxiety in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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