Effectiveness Of Virtual Reality Distraction Research Articles

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain Perception and Fear among Children with Cancer Undergoing IV Cannulation.

Cancer children are subjected to multiple cannulations during hospitalization. Pain and fear are most common during invasive procedures that are performed, especially IV cannulation, which can lead to worry. Exactly 25% of children are reported to have a fear of needle-related procedures. To examine the impact of virtual reality (VR) distraction on pain perception and fear in children with cancer undergoing IV cannulation. Using a quasi-experimental design, 80 cancer children with IV cannulation between ages 7-18 were recruited to the intervention and control group (N = 40 + 40) using the purposive sampling technique. The virtual reality distraction device was used 10 min before the peripheral IV cannulation procedure and remained in place until the procedure was completed in the intervention group, and no device was used in the control group. Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and Children's Fear Scale were used to assess the pain and fear of children and their mothers. Pain perception was found to be significantly lower in the VR distraction group among both children and mothers (1.82 ± 0.18, 8.01 ± 3.21) 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.82, 2.16] compared to the control group, respectively (P = 0.001**). Fear was found to be significantly lower in the VR distraction group among both children and mothers (0.81 ± 0.71, 3.01 ± 1.42) 95% CI [0.46, 0.91]. A strong positive correlation was found between children's and mothers' pain perception (r = 0.91, P = 0.001**) and fear (r = 0.84, P = 0.001**). VR distraction can be used as an effective device in pain and fear management among children undergoing IV cannulation.

VIRTUAL REALITY AS A DISTRACTION METHOD FOR PAIN CONTROL DURING ENDODONTIC TREATMENT: RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL

Aim and Objective : The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality distraction on pain perception undergoing endodontic procedures. Methodology:This randomised clinical trial has been written according to Preferred Reporting Items for Randomized Trials in Endodontics (PRIRATE) 2020 guidelines. An interventional study of 40patients of age group between 18-45 years was used in the study. The intervention was distraction with virtual reality eyeglasses. Participants were divided into two treatmentgroups: (a) without VR condition or (b) with VR condition. Blood pressure (BP) and pulse rate (PR) were measured. Patients were questioned about their discomfort and/or pain by using a visual analogue scale.Level of pain was measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants gave ratings using 0-10 scales with cut points on the scale indicating that (0) none, (1-3) mild, (4-6) moderate or (7-10) severe. Patients were asked regarding the treatment modalities they preferred. Result: Data were analysed using SPSS® software. Paired t tests revealed that VAS scores were significantly (P < .005) lower during VR compared without VR condition. Paired t test revealed that on average, participants experienced significantly lower systolic BP after using VR (M = 110.72, SE = 2.16) than systolic BP after treatment without VR. Patients reported that they preferred the VR condition. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that use of immersive VR distraction may be an effective method of pain control during endodontic procedures.

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Assessment of Efficacy of Virtual Reality Distraction in Reducing Pain Perception and Anxiety in Children Aged 6-10 Years: A Behavioral Interventional Study.

ABSTRACTAimThe aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality distraction on pain perception and state anxiety levels undergoing restorative treatment in children.Materials and methodsThis was an interventional study with 30 children of age 6–10 years came to the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. The intervention was distraction with virtual reality eyeglasses and the parameters considered includes pain perception analyzed subjectively by Wong Baker FACES pain rating scale and objectively by FLACC scale; anxiety was analyzed physiologically by measuring pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels using pulse oximeter. The parameters were recorded before the treatment, i.e., baseline, during and as well as after the restorative treatment procedure. The values noted were tabulated and subjected to appropriate statistical analysis with p value set at 0.05.ResultsThe study displayed a very high statistical significance in reduction of pain perception and anxiety levels in all the comparisons made at three time periods, i.e., baseline, during and after treatment procedure (p < 0.0001).ConclusionVirtual reality distraction can be considered as a budding distraction tool in the arena of behavior management that helps adapt the child to dental environment and able to deliver qualitative dental care.Clinical significanceManaging an anxious child is one of the challenging tasks for a pediatric dentist in the day-to-day life. As the world progresses with newer interventions, virtual reality distraction is one among them that has the ability to reduce pain perception and anxiety in children with a positive approach.How to cite this articleRao DG, Havale R, Nagaraj M, et al. Assessment of Efficacy of Virtual Reality Distraction in Reducing Pain Perception and Anxiety in Children Aged 6–10 Years: A Behavioral Interventional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(6):510–513.

The effectiveness of virtual reality distraction for reducing pain: A meta-analysis.

Virtual reality uses computer technology to immerse the individual in a multisensory, 3-dimensional environment. This meta-analysis is the first to quantify the effect of virtual reality distraction on pain. To be included in the meta-analysis, studies were required to use a between-subjects or mixe

Supplemental Material for The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Distraction for Reducing Pain: A Meta-Analysis

Supplemental Material for The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Distraction for Reducing Pain: A Meta-Analysis

Can virtual nature improve patient experiences and memories of dental treatment? A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundDental anxiety and anxiety-related avoidance of dental care create significant problems for patients and the dental profession. Distraction interventions are used in daily medical practice to help patients cope with unpleasant procedures. There is evidence that exposure to natural scenery is beneficial for patients and that the use of virtual reality (VR) distraction is more effective than other distraction interventions, such as watching television. The main aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether the use of VR during dental treatment can improve the overall dental experience and recollections of treatment for patients, breaking the negative cycle of memories of anxiety leading to further anxiety, and avoidance of future dental appointments. Additionally, the aim is to test whether VR benefits dental patients with all levels of dental anxiety or whether it could be especially beneficial for patients suffering from higher levels of dental anxiety. The third aim is to test whether the content of the VR distraction can make a difference for its effectiveness by comparing two types of virtual environments, a natural environment and an urban environment.Methods/designThe effectiveness of VR distraction will be examined in patients 18 years or older who are scheduled to undergo dental treatment for fillings and/or extractions, with a maximum length of 30 minutes. Patients will be randomly allocated into one of three groups. The first group will be exposed to a VR of a natural environment. The second group will be exposed to a VR of an urban environment. A third group consists of patients who receive standard care (control group). Primary outcomes relate to patients’ memories of the dental treatment one week after treatment: (a) remembered pain, (b) intrusive thoughts and (c) vividness of memories. Other measures of interest are the dental experience, the treatment experience and the VR experience.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN41442806

Effectiveness of virtual reality distraction during a painful medical procedure in pediatric oncology patients

The effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) as a behavioral intervention designed to decrease distress during port access procedure was examined in 20 7- to 14-year-old pediatric oncology patients. Children were randomized to either engage in an immersive VR environment during the procedure or to a no VR control condition. Children's distress was assessed through subjective self-ratings and objective physiological and behavioral ratings. Narrative accounts of the experience were used as a measure of how well the child coped with the procedure. VR was effective in reducing children's distress on all measures. Implications of these findings for intervention are discussed.