Enhancing pediatric surgery outcomes: Integrating solution-focused brief counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy Into Virtual Reality interventions

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• VR interventions in pediatric surgery can be enhanced by integrating solution-focused brief counseling alongside immersive technology.
• Combining cognitive behavioral therapy principles with VR may improve pain and stress management outcomes in surgical pediatric patients.
• Tailoring VR approaches (focused vs exploratory) for specific therapeutic goals shows promise but requires additional therapeutic augmentation.
• Multimodal interventions integrating psychological techniques with VR technology represent the next evolution in pediatric surgical care.

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