Effects of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain, Stress, and Heart Rate during Pediatric Ingrown Toenail Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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This randomized controlled trial examines whether immersive virtual reality reduces pain, stress, and heart rate in children undergoing ingrown toenail surgery with local anesthesia. The study compares goal-directed VR, free-interaction VR, and standard distraction techniques, addressing gaps in understanding VR interactivity's role in pediatric procedural pain control.
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- Immersive VR effectively reduces pediatric procedural pain and stress during minor surgery under local anesthesia.
- Goal-directed VR attention may offer distinct benefits over passive VR interaction for pain management in children.
- Heart rate provides objective physiological data complementing self-reported pain and stress measures in pediatric procedures.
- Current VR studies conflate stress with anxiety; this trial distinguishes these constructs with validated measures.
- VR interactivity level (goal-directed vs free-interaction) is a critical variable requiring controlled investigation.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Effects of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain, Stress, and Heart Rate during Pediatric Ingrown Toenail Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-09-26. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11076
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