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Virtual reality use vs control in pediatric patients pain score for orthopedic clinical procedure

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January 2025

Virtual reality use vs control in pediatric patients pain score for orthopedic clinical procedure

Vol: 307| Issue: 1| Number:9| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Virtual reality use in pediatric patients for orthopedic clinical procedures: A randomized prospective trial of efficacy.

J Child Orthop. 2024 May 26;18(4):414–420.

Contributing Authors:
B Desai N Newcomb B Plost S Waldron K Sarkar L Haber

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Synopsis

Ninety-five pediatric patients aged 5–17 years undergoing orthopedic procedures were randomized to receive either virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy (n=48) or standard care (n=47). The primary outcome was the change in maximum heart rate during the procedure compared to baseline. Secondary outcomes included pain measured by the Wong Baker FACES Rating Scale and anxiety measured using a Visua...

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