Projector-based virtual reality dome environment for procedural pain and anxiety in young children with burn injuries: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) is a non-pharmacological method to distract from pain during painful procedures. However, it was never tested in young children with burn injuries undergoing wound care.

Aim

We aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the study process and the use of VR for procedural pain management.

Methods

From June 2016 to January 2017, we recruited children from 2 months to 10 years of age with burn injuries requiring a hydrotherapy session in a pediatric university teaching hospital in Montreal. Each child received the projector-based VR intervention in addition to the standard pharmacological treatment. Data on intervention and study feasibility and acceptability in addition to measures on pain (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolabilit

SUBMITTER: Khadra C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5817417 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature