Age-Stratified Impact of Early Virtual Reality Intervention on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Trial
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This randomized trial examined whether virtual reality videos shown months before surgery reduce preoperative anxiety in children, stratified by age groups (5-8 and 9-12 years). Results showed significant anxiety reduction in younger children (5-8 years) but minimal effect in older children, suggesting VR interventions may be most beneficial for specific pediatric age ranges.
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- VR intervention reduced preoperative anxiety significantly in children aged 5-8 years (mYPAS 28.33 vs 35.83, p=0.042) but not in 9-12 year olds
- Early VR exposure months before surgery shows promise for younger children, suggesting age-stratified anxiety interventions may be more effective
- 96.67% of children had normal baseline anxiety (CBCL), and postoperative behavior scores remained very low regardless of VR intervention
- The anxiety-reducing effect of VR appears age-dependent, with younger children benefiting more from visual preparation than older children
- Timing of VR intervention before surgery day represents a novel approach, though larger multicenter trials needed to confirm benefits
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Age-Stratified Impact of Early Virtual Reality Intervention on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Trial. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-12-15. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11317
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