Effectiveness of a virtual reality intervention to minimize pediatric stress and pain intensity during venipuncture.

Published in: Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN (2017)

VR can be as an effective tool to minimize pediatric pain and stress due to venipuncture. The MOT-based VR game was suitable for children at the studied age range. This solution can be easily applied by nurses in their clinical practice.

Keyphrases

virtual reality
chronic pain
randomized controlled trial
clinical practice
pain management
neuropathic pain
young adults
healthcare
mental health
stress induced
high intensity
postoperative pain
childhood cancer