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Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Virtual Reality in Pediatrics: Effects on Pain and Anxiety

Anesthesia & Analgesia · 2019 · Vol. 129(5) · pp. 1344–1353

Robin Eijlers✉(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)Elisabeth M. W. J. Utens✉(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)Lonneke M. Staals(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)Pieter F. A. de Nijs✉(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)J. Berghmans✉(ZNA Middelheim Hospital)René Wijnen(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)Manon H. J. Hillegers✉(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)Bram Dierckx✉(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)Jeroen S. Legerstee✉(Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital)

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Abstract

VR research in pediatrics has mainly focused on distraction. Large effect sizes indicate that VR is an effective distraction intervention to reduce pain and anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing a wide variety of medical procedures. However, further research on the effect of VR exposure as a preparation tool for medical procedures is needed because of the paucity of research into this field.

Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Simulation-Based Education in HealthcareMedicineDistractionAnxietyPsycINFOMEDLINEVirtual realityPhysical therapyPsychiatry