Virtual Reality Distraction for Reducing Acute Postoperative Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty .
Virtual Reality Distraction for Reducing Acute Postoperative Pain After Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Trial.
Anesth Analg . 2024 Apr 1;138(4):751-759.113 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 after discharge. Outcomes were assessed over the first 48 postoperative hours or until discharge. Overall, the results revealed no statistically significant reduction in pain scores or opioid consumption with virtual reality compared to the sham. Virtual reality distraction did not provide significant analgesic benefits for acute postoperative pain.
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