Beyond Needles: Pioneering Pediatric Care with Virtual Reality (VR) for TIVAD Access in Oncology.

Rubén Caballero Albert PastenCarla GiménezRaquel RodríguezRosa María Carmona Jaume Catala-Mora Arnau Valls EstevePamela LustigFederica LombardiniSol BalsellsLucas Krauel

Published in: Cancers (2024)

The use of VR helped reduce pain and/or discomfort in pediatric oncology patients, mainly in the older age group as they can better interact with VR. Healthcare providers were satisfied with the help of VR for TIVAD management.

Keyphrases

virtual reality
healthcare
palliative care
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
pain management
chronic pain
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
young adults
spinal cord
middle aged
patient reported
community dwelling
postoperative pain