Evidence · Randomised trial
Efficacy of Smartphone Active and Passive Virtual Reality Distraction vs Standard Care on Burn Pain Among Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
- Burns
- Medical
- Nursing
- Pain management
- Sedation and analgesia
- Trauma and burns
Summary
Randomised trial of smartphone-based active versus passive virtual reality distraction compared with standard care during burn dressing changes in 90 children aged 6-17 years at an outpatient paediatric burn clinic. Active VR was associated with lower self-reported overall and worst pain scores, with similar simulator sickness between VR groups. Nurses rated the intervention as helpful and easy to use in clinic. Relevant to non-pharmacological pain management for burns, though the setting is outpatient rather than intensive care.
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