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Immersive Virtual Reality for Pediatric Pain.

Andrea Stevenson Won¹, Jakki Bailey², Jeremy Bailenson³

¹Department of Communication, Cornell University, 417 Mann Library Building, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. a.s.won@cornell.edu.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)

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Virtual reality (VR) offers a promising intervention for pediatric pain, both acute and chronic. This technology provides engaging therapeutic benefits for children, but clinicians should use it cautiously.

Keywords:

Virtual reality nonpharmacological pediatric pain procedural pain rehabilitation

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Pain Management
Virtual Reality Applications in Healthcare
Child Psychology

Background:

Children frequently experience pain during medical treatments and daily life.
Chronic pain significantly impacts children's physical capabilities and well-being.
Virtual reality (VR) technology is becoming more accessible for clinical use.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on virtual reality for pediatric pain (procedural, acute, and chronic).
To explore VR's potential for psychological and physiological rehabilitation in children.
To discuss practical considerations and provide guidance for clinicians using VR in pediatric care.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on pediatric virtual reality for pain and rehabilitation.
Analysis of VR's unique qualities (presence, interactivity, customization, social interaction, embodiment) in pediatric applications.
Discussion of clinical adoption challenges and best practices.

Main Results:

Virtual reality shows promise in alleviating acute and procedural pain in children.
VR may offer a corrective environment for psychological and physiological rehabilitation in chronic pain.
VR's immersive qualities facilitate acceptance and integration into pediatric medical therapies.

Conclusions:

Virtual reality is a valuable tool for managing pediatric pain and aiding rehabilitation.
Clinicians should be aware of potential risks and utilize VR cautiously.
Guidance is provided for integrating VR therapies into pediatric clinical practice.