The Impact of Virtual Reality on Anxiety and Pain During US-Guided Breast Biopsies: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Vishnunarayan G PrabhuHarper A SprouseCalleigh G BrignullRebecca SniderStephanie TannerKyle J AdamsAndrea B NisonsonWilliam R HandJames A Epling

Published in: Journal of breast imaging (2024)

Use of VR in addition to standard local anesthetic for US-guided breast biopsies was associated with reduced patient anxiety. Virtual reality may be a useful tool to improve the patient biopsy experience.

Keyphrases

virtual reality
case report
ultrasound guided
chronic pain
sleep quality
pain management
neuropathic pain
fine needle aspiration
physical activity