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Virtual Reality Distraction for Reducing Acute Postoperative Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty

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September 2024

Virtual Reality Distraction for Reducing Acute Postoperative Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Vol: 306| Issue: 9| Number:1| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Virtual Reality Distraction for Reducing Acute Postoperative Pain After Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial.

Anesth Analg . 2024 Apr 1;138(4):751-759.

Contributing Authors:
J Araujo-Duran O Kopac M Montalvo Campana O Bakal DI Sessler RL Hofstra K Shah A Turan S Ayad

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Synopsis

113 patients recovering from elective total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive either a 3D immersive virtual reality relaxation and distraction program (n=58) or a 2D nature film as a sham control (n=55). The primary outcome was pain scores after the interventions. Secondary outcomes included opioid consumption, routine pain scores by nursing staff, system usability, and pain one week aft...

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