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[Reducing the pain in invasive procedures during paediatric hospital admissions: Fiction, reality or virtual

Blanca Toledo Del Castillo1, Jorge Alejandro Pérez Torres2, Lidia Morente Sánchez2

  • 1Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IISGM), Madrid, España; Sección de Hospitalización Pediátrica, Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España.

Anales De Pediatria
|January 26, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Virtual reality (VR) significantly reduces pain and anxiety in hospitalized children undergoing invasive procedures. This technology offers a promising, non-pharmacological approach to improve pediatric patient experiences during medical treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Medical Technology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Hospitalized children frequently undergo invasive procedures causing pain and anxiety.
  • Minimizing procedural pain and anxiety is crucial for pediatric patient well-being.
  • Exploring innovative approaches like virtual reality (VR) is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) in reducing pain and anxiety during invasive procedures in hospitalized children.
  • To compare outcomes between children using VR and a control group receiving standard care.
  • To assess the impact of VR on patient-reported pain and anxiety levels.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving hospitalized pediatric patients aged 4-15 years undergoing invasive procedures.
  • Utilized pain and anxiety evaluation scales for patients, relatives, and healthcare workers.
  • Compared outcomes in groups using VR (with or without analgesic cream) versus a control group without VR or cream.

Main Results:

  • The study included 58 patients (38 VR group, 20 control group).
  • VR group showed significantly lower pain scores (median 1/5) compared to the control group (median 4/5) (P<.001).
  • Patient-reported anxiety scales were significantly lower in the VR group (median 1/5) versus the control group (median 4/5) (P=.001).

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality (VR) is effective in reducing pain and anxiety in hospitalized children during invasive procedures.
  • VR offers a valuable non-pharmacological intervention for pediatric pain and anxiety management.
  • Further research can explore optimal integration of VR in clinical settings.
Abstract

Keywords:
Analgesic creamAnsiedadAnxietyCrema anestésicaDolorHospitalización pediátricaInvasive proceduresPaediatric hospitalisationPaediatricsPainPediatríaProcedimientos invasivosRealidad virtualVirtual reality

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