Guided Relaxation-Based Virtual Reality for Acute Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in a Pediatric Population: Pilot Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Distraction-based therapies, such as virtual reality (VR), have been used to reduce pain during acutely painful procedures. However, distraction alone cannot produce prolonged pain reduction to manage sustained postoperative pain. Therefore, the integration of VR with other pain-reducing therapies, like guided relaxation, may enhance its clinical impact.

Objective

The goal of this pilot study was to assess the impact of a single guided relaxation-based VR (VR-GR) session on postoperative pain and anxiety reduction in children. We also explored the influence of pain catastrophizing and anxiety sensitivity on this association.

Methods

A total of 51 children and adolescents (7-21 years) with postoperative pain and followed by the Acute Pain Service at Cincinna

SUBMITTER: Olbrecht VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8314162 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature