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Using Virtual Reality Interventions to Divert Attention Is Effective in Reducing Pain Post-Operation
December 2020
Using Virtual Reality Interventions to Divert Attention Is Effective in Reducing Pain Post-Operation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effects of virtual reality on relieving postoperative pain in surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Surg. 2020 Oct;82:87-94.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eight studies with 723 patients undergoing surgery were included in this meta-analysis comparing virtual reality (VR) interventions and control for the reduction of post-operative pain. The outcome of interest was pain scores post-operation. Additionally, sub-group analyses were performed by the type of surgery (i.e., major, minor) and the timing of VR application (i.e., pre-operation, intra-opera...
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