Virtual Reality as RESPITE: Relief Exploration for Sickle Pain Through Interventions Using Technology Engagement: A Hospital-Based Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The opioid epidemic, side effects from acute and chronic opioid use, and low utilization of preventive medications for sickle cell disease (SCD) necessitate the development of novel strategies to manage painful vaso-occlusive episodes. Virtual reality (VR) has shown promise for pediatric patients with SCD; however, interest in VR among adults with SCD is under examined. Ensuring equitable access to VR-based interventions requires understanding of factors that determine patients' interest in VR.

Objective

To assess interest, preferences, and predictors regarding interest in VR-based interventions to manage SCD-related pain.

Design

Cross-sectional, observational, single-site study conducted between 2023 and 2024.

Participants

Hospitalized, English-spea

SUBMITTER: Vidyasagar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12612338 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature