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Effectiveness of non-immersive virtual reality in the management of procedure-related pain in preschool children: a randomized clinical trial.

Jhon Camacho-CruzMaria Alejandra Palacios-ArizaLuisa Orrego-CelestinoNatalia Valbuena-VelandiaLaura Paez-CastellanosJohanna M BolañosIván Pradilla
Published in: European journal of pediatrics (2023)
•The utility of non-immersive VR in children below that age is not yet clear. This randomized clinical trial comparing non-immersive VR vs. standard care showed an average reduction of three points in the LLANTO pain scale favoring non-immersive VR. Non-immersive VR is an effective and inexpensive non-pharmacological technique that reduces fear and pain in pediatric patients.
Keyphrases
  • virtual reality
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • neuropathic pain
  • randomized controlled trial
  • healthcare
  • systematic review
  • palliative care
  • young adults
  • spinal cord
  • minimally invasive