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

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

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 pre...

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Main Authors: Rikke Nordgård, Torstein Låg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Virtual Reality
Subjects:
virtual reality
pain
anxiety
pediatrics
distraction analgesia
procedural preparation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2021.699383/full

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