Case Report: Virtual natural environment solution helped a child cope with a painful procedure

Elina Karppa1,2,3, Kaija Puura1,2, Ilmari Jyskä4

  • 1Tampere Center for Child, Adolescent and Maternal Health Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.

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Summary

Virtual reality (VR) relaxation effectively reduced needle phobia in a pediatric patient. This novel approach, using a virtual natural environment and guided relaxation, shows promise for managing procedural anxiety in children.