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Use of video eyeglasses to decrease anxiety among children undergoing genital examinations

A B Berenson1, C M Wiemann, V I Rickert

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-0587, USA.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|July 14, 1998
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Distraction techniques like video glasses can significantly reduce anxiety during pediatric pelvic exams. Video glasses proved more effective than passive or active play in improving children's comfort and satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Medical Psychology
  • Clinical Trial Design

Background:

  • Pediatric pelvic examinations can induce significant anxiety.
  • Effective, non-pharmacological interventions are needed to manage this distress.
  • Distraction techniques offer a promising approach to improve patient experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of three distraction techniques in reducing anxiety during pediatric genital examinations.
  • To assess the impact of distraction methods on children's satisfaction levels.
  • To determine if race or ethnicity influences the effectiveness of these techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty-nine children aged 3-8 years were randomized into three groups: passive play, active play, or video glasses.

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  • Distress was measured through observed vocalizations, physical behaviors, and requests for support.
  • Child satisfaction was self-reported post-examination; data analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance.

    • Main Results:

    • Children using video glasses exhibited the lowest levels of physical distress.
    • Video glasses also led to significantly higher satisfaction ratings compared to active and passive play.
    • No statistically significant differences in distress or satisfaction were found based on race or ethnicity.

    Conclusions:

    • Video glasses are a superior distraction technique for mitigating anxiety during pediatric genital examinations.
    • This method effectively enhances children's satisfaction with the examination process.
    • The findings suggest a universally applicable approach regardless of race or ethnicity.