Immersive Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety Management Associated with Medical Procedures in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: (1) Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the studies that evaluate the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) as a distraction technique for pain and anxiety associated with medical procedures in children and adolescents. (2) The methods involved a systematic review of randomized controlled trials retrieved from databases in health sciences (Pubmed, CINHAL, Scopus, WOS, ProQuest, Cuiden Plus, InDICEs-CSIC). PRISMA guidelines were followed. (3) Results: Twelve trials were included. Four involved venipuncture, four involved surgical procedures, one involved vaccination, one involved burn care, one involved secondary wound closure, and the last one involved subcutaneous port access. (4) Discussion: Children who undergo medical procedures often experience pain and

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Caballero E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11352374 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature