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The use of VR distraction to decrease pain after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a case study.

Kattia Cabas Hoyus¹, Georgina Cardenas-López, Jose Gutierrez Maldonado

¹Departament of Personality, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

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|September 8, 2012

Summary

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Virtual reality (VR) distraction effectively reduced postoperative pain and catastrophism in an 18-year-old patient after laparoscopic bariatric surgery. This innovative approach targets both physical and cognitive pain components.

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Area of Science:

Pain Management
Surgical Innovation
Digital Health

Background:

Laparoscopic bariatric surgery typically offers reduced postoperative pain, but high pain levels can still occur, posing a challenge for clinicians.
Managing postoperative pain is crucial for patient recovery and satisfaction following bariatric procedures.

Observation:

A case study investigated the use of virtual reality (VR) distraction in an 18-year-old patient experiencing significant postoperative pain after laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
The intervention involved 40 minutes of VR distraction, divided into two sessions, alongside standard analgesia.

Findings:

The patient reported a notable decrease in pain levels post-VR intervention, as measured by visual analogue scales.
Reductions were also observed in specific components of catastrophism, indicating an impact on the cognitive and affective aspects of pain.

Implications:

Virtual reality distraction demonstrates potential efficacy in alleviating both the physical and cognitive/affective dimensions of postoperative pain.
Further controlled studies are warranted to validate these findings and explore VR's broader application in surgical pain management.