Using Immersive Virtual Reality Distraction to Reduce Fear and Anxiety before Surgery

Using Immersive Virtual Reality Distraction to Reduce Fear and Anxiety before Surgery

Presurgical anxiety is very common and is often treated with sedatives. Minimizing or avoiding sedation reduces the risk of sedation-related adverse events. Reducing sedation can increase early cognitive recovery and reduce time to discharge after surgery. The current case study is the first to expl...

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Main Authors: Araceli Flores, Hunter G. Hoffman, Maria Vicenta Navarro-Haro, Azucena Garcia-Palacios, Barbara Atzori, Sylvie Le May, Wadee Alhalabi, Mariana Sampaio, Miles R. Fontenot, Keira P. Mason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
sedation
analgesia
distraction
nonpharmacologic analgesic techniques
opioid
pain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/19/2697

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https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/19/2697

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