Exploring the power of virtual reality in reducing pain and stress in pediatric surgery
Topic overview
This article examines the use of immersive virtual reality as a non-pharmacological distraction technique during pediatric ingrown toenail surgery. The research demonstrates VR's effectiveness in reducing pain, stress, and physiological responses in young surgical patients, offering clinicians an evidence-based alternative to traditional pain management approaches.
Key takeaways
- Immersive VR distraction shows efficacy in reducing pain and stress during pediatric ingrown toenail surgery procedures.
- VR intervention impacts physiological responses including heart rate modulation in pediatric surgical patients.
- Non-pharmacological pain management strategies like VR offer valuable alternatives in pediatric care settings.
- Evidence supports VR as a practical distraction technique for minor pediatric surgical procedures.
- VR technology provides measurable benefits across pain, stress, and cardiovascular parameters in children undergoing surgery.
Keywords
Hashtags
Full article text
Full article text not available for this entry
How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Exploring the power of virtual reality in reducing pain and stress in pediatric surgery. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-10-23. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11170
Comments