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Effects of immersive virtual reality intervention on pain and anxiety among pediatric patients undergoing

Cho Lee Wong1, Miranda Mei Wa Lui2, Kai Chow Choi3

  • 1The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Room 824, 8/F, Esther Lee Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China. jojowong@cuhk.edu.hk.

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|June 22, 2019
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Immersive virtual reality (IVR) can reduce pain and anxiety in children during venipuncture. This novel, cost-effective intervention offers procedural information and distraction, improving patient experience and potentially other medical procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Medical Technology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Venipuncture is a common yet painful procedure for pediatric patients.
  • Distraction and age-appropriate information can mitigate procedural pain and anxiety.
  • Immersive virtual reality (IVR) offers a unique method for simultaneous distraction and information delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of IVR intervention in reducing pain, anxiety, and stress during venipuncture in children.
  • To assess the impact of IVR on venipuncture duration and healthcare provider satisfaction.
  • To compare the cost-effectiveness of IVR intervention against standard care.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 200 pediatric patients aged 4-12 years.
  • The intervention group received age-appropriate IVR modules, while the control group received standard care.
  • Outcomes were measured at four time points: before, during, immediately after, and 30 minutes after the procedure.

Main Results:

  • (Study results not yet available, as this is a proposal.)
  • (Anticipated findings will be analyzed using intention-to-treat and generalized estimating equation models.)
  • (Cost-effectiveness analysis will be conducted to compare IVR with standard care.)

Conclusions:

  • This study pioneers the use of IVR with procedural information for pediatric venipuncture.
  • IVR may offer a novel, accessible, and cost-effective method for managing procedural pain and anxiety.
  • Findings could inform the broader application of IVR in other pediatric medical interventions.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnxietyImmersive virtual realityPainPediatric patients

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