Virtual reality in pediatrics, effects on pain and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis update.

Floris Q TasCynthia A M van EijkLonneke M StaalsJeroen S LegersteeBram Dierckx

Published in: Paediatric anaesthesia (2022)

The current updated systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that virtual reality is a useful tool to reduce pain and anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing a range of medical procedures as it significantly decreases pain and anxiety outcomes when compared to care as usual.

Keyphrases

virtual reality
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
patients undergoing
healthcare
sleep quality
palliative care
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
type diabetes
quality improvement
postoperative pain
glycemic control