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Reduction
of Preoperative Anxiety Using Virtual Reality vs Midazolam: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Converge2Xcelerate (ConV2X) 2024 Abstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v9.533
More than 50% of pediatric patients experience significant stress and anxiety prior to surgery. High anxiety can result in increased postoperative pain, analgesic consumption, and delayed recovery. To reduce this preoperative anxiety, multiple therapeutic modalities have been developed, including the use of distraction, video games, watching movies, and
listening to music. In severe cases of anxiety, anxiolytic and sedative medications are used. Alternatives to medication for reducing preoperative anxiety in patients may be useful.
This study compares the use of virtual reality (VR) to medication in reducing preoperative anxiety in surgical patients and assesses differences in induction compliance, emergence delirium, pain scores, and medications vs. VR treated
patients.
The study was approved by the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Institutional Review Board. For study details and conclusion, click here.
Authors
- Anthony Koo, MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Sanjana Khanna, BS, Clinical Research Coordinator/Project Manager, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Matthew Pankratz, PhD, Certified Child Life Specialist, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Vanessa Pohl, BS, Clinical Research Coordinator, Phoenix Children's Hospital; Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Neil Singhal, MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Vice-Chief of Pain Medicine, Research
Director of Pain Management, Phoenix Children's Hospital; Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) open access international peer reviewed journal explores the latest innovations, research, and applications in telemedicine, telehealth, and digital health technologies. The publication aims to advance healthcare by fostering discussions
on emerging trends, policy, regulation, and real-world implementations that improve global access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes. The journal addresses clinical, engineering and operational aspects, and seeks to inform and engage consumers, healthcare providers, academia, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and technology innovators.
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