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Lian C, Zhang LN, Li XL, Zhang BL, Zhang XF. Virtual Reality for Pediatric Surgery Pain Relief: Effective but not a Substitute for Anesthesia. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:161603. [PMID: 39054115 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Chao Lian
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China; Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Affiliated Changzhi People's Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Affiliated Changzhi People's Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, Shanxi, China.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Second Hospital & Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China.
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Moreau S, Thérond A, Cerda IH, Studer K, Pan A, Tharpe J, Crowther JE, Abd-Elsayed A, Gilligan C, Tolba R, Ashina S, Schatman ME, Kaye AD, Yong RJ, Robinson CL. Virtual Reality in Acute and Chronic Pain Medicine: An Updated Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2024; 28:893-928. [PMID: 38587725 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-024-01246-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review critically analyzes the recent literature on virtual reality's (VR) use in acute and chronic pain management, offering insights into its efficacy, applications, and limitations. RECENT FINDINGS Recent studies, including meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials, have demonstrated VR's effectiveness in reducing pain intensity in various acute pain scenarios, such as procedural/acute pain and in chronic pain conditions. The role of factors such as immersion and presence in enhancing VR's efficacy has been emphasized. Further benefits have been identified in the use of VR for assessment as well as symptom gathering through conversational avatars. However, studies are limited, and strong conclusions will require further investigation. VR is emerging as a promising non-pharmacological intervention in pain management for acute and chronic pain. However, its long-term efficacy, particularly in chronic pain management, remains an area requiring further research. Key findings highlight that VR programs vary in efficacy depending on the specificity of the origin of pain.
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- Sacha Moreau
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec a Montréal, 100 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, H2X 3P2, Canada.
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Pain Management Department in the Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Population Health-Division of Medical Ethics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Salimi-Jazi F, Sabapaty A, Santos Dalusag K, Abrajano C, Nguyen J, Robinson B, Caruso TJ, Rodriguez S, Hartman G, Chao SD. Let Kids Play: Using Virtual Reality as a Substitute for General Anesthesia for Minor Procedures in Pediatric Population. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:992-996. [PMID: 38307749 PMCID: PMC11031342 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND In the pediatric population, virtual reality (VR) has been used as an adjunct to augment analgesia and reduce the need for opioids. In this study, we review our experience using VR in lieu of anesthesia or sedation to enable minor procedures in children. METHODS A retrospective chart review study was performed on patients who presented to our institution from 2019 to 2022 for hormone implant placement, exchange, or removal with VR distraction. Demographic and procedure information was recorded. The primary outcome was successful procedure completion without requiring pharmacologic sedation or analgesia. RESULTS A total of 111 patients underwent the following minor procedures with VR and without anesthesia or sedation. Fourteen patients had multiple encounters resulting in a total of 126 encounters. The median age was 11 [6] years. 43 patients were female, 23 were female to male, 6 were non-binary, 7 were male, and 32 were male to female. 58 % had private insurance. Most common diagnosis was precocious puberty (54 %) followed by gender dysphoria (46 %). Most common procedure was implant placement (72 %). 69 % of procedures were performed in the clinic and 31 % in the OR. All procedures were completed without requiring the administration of additional sedation or anesthesia. None of the patients required intravenous catheter placement for the procedure. No intra-procedural complications were recorded. CONCLUSION VR is a feasible option that can spare children from sedation or general anesthesia for minor procedures. VR may enable minor procedures in children to be successfully performed in clinic setting. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4
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- Fereshteh Salimi-Jazi
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Fonseca A, Qian D, Forbes T, Li BSK, Lee C, Burdsall K, Rodriguez S, Jackson C, Wang EY, Caruso TJ. Reducing Preoperative Caregiver Anxiety With Virtual Reality: A Pragmatic, Randomized Controlled Study. J Patient Exp 2024; 11:23743735231220190. [PMID: 38188533 PMCID: PMC10771051 DOI: 10.1177/23743735231220190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Pediatric patients and their caregivers often experience perioperative anxiety. Interventions reduce caregiver anxiety improve cooperation and contribute to an improved patient experience. This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of virtual reality (VR)-assisted mindfulness on perioperative caregiver anxiety. Participants were randomized into a standard of care (SOC) group, which included snacks but no technology-based distractions, or a VR group, which included snacks and a VR-guided meditation. Caregiver anxiety was measured before and after the intervention using the Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A). Secondary aims explored participants' baseline anxiety with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). VR group participants completed a satisfaction survey. Linear regression models of VAS-A and STAI were used to compare group differences. Satisfaction survey results were reported with descriptive statistics. 26 participants were included, with 12 randomized to the SOC group and 14 to the VR group. VAS-A scores in the VR group were lower than those in the SOC group (p = .002). The STAI found no change in participants' state of anxiety in the SOC group (p = .7108), compared to a significant reduction (p = .014) in the VR group when controlling for anxiety traits. 12 of 14 caregivers in the VR group expressed satisfaction or strong satisfaction. This study supports the implementation of VR mindfulness as a method to reduce caregiver anxiety. VR use in the pediatric healthcare setting is safe and inexpensive, and the intervention had a high degree of participant satisfaction.
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- Ahtziri Fonseca
- Chariot Program, Stanford Children's Health, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Department of Comparative Literature, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Röher K, Becke-Jakob K, Eich C. Safety and quality in paediatric procedural sedation: what really matters? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2023; 36:340-346. [PMID: 36794877 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review gives an overview of the safety aspects for paediatric procedural sedation and a discussion of possibilities for optimizing structure, processes and outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS Procedural sedation in paediatric patients is performed by providers of different specialties and compliance with safety standards is a basic requirement regardless of provider specialty. This includes preprocedural evaluation, monitoring, equipment and profound expertise of sedation teams. The choice of sedative medications and the possibility of incorporating nonpharmacological methods play an important role for optimal outcome. In addition, an ideal outcome from the patient's perspective includes optimized processes and clear and empathetic communication. SUMMARY Institutions providing paediatric procedural sedation must ensure the comprehensive training of sedations teams. Furthermore, institutional standards for equipment, processes and optimal choice of medication depending on performed procedure and comorbidities of the patient must be established. At the same time, organizational and communication aspects should be considered.
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- Katharina Röher
- Department of Anesthesiolgy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg
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- Department of Anesthesia, Hospital Hallerwiese - Cnopf Children's Hospital, St.-Johannis-Mühlgasse 19, Nürnberg
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Paediatric Intensiv Care and Emergency Medicine, Auf der Bult Children' s Hospital, Hannover, Germany
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Hitching R, Hoffman HG, Garcia-Palacios A, Adamson MM, Madrigal E, Alhalabi W, Alhudali A, Sampaio M, Peterson B, Fontenot MR, Mason KP. The Emerging Role of Virtual Reality as an Adjunct to Procedural Sedation and Anesthesia: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:843. [PMID: 36769490 PMCID: PMC9917582 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12030843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant reduction in the incidence of adverse events associated with sedation outside of the operating room. Non-pharmacologic techniques are increasingly being used as peri-operative adjuncts to facilitate and promote anxiolysis, analgesia and sedation, and to reduce adverse events. This narrative review will briefly explore the emerging role of immersive reality in the peri-procedural care of surgical patients. Immersive virtual reality (VR) is intended to distract patients with the illusion of "being present" inside the computer-generated world, drawing attention away from their anxiety, pain, and discomfort. VR has been described for a variety of procedures that include colonoscopies, venipuncture, dental procedures, and burn wound care. As VR technology develops and the production costs decrease, the role and application of VR in clinical practice will expand. It is important for medical professionals to understand that VR is now available for prime-time use and to be aware of the growing body in the literature that supports VR.
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- Rita Hitching
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering HPL, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Psychology, Clinic and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, 12071 Castellon de la Plana, Spain
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- WRIISC-WOMEN and Rehabilitation Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Rehabilitation Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Immersive Virtual Reality Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Computer Science, School of Engineering, Computing and Informatics, Dar Al-Hekma University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Immersive Virtual Reality Research Group, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychology, University of Coimbra, 3000-115 Coimbra, Portugal
- Department of Social Work, Catholic University of Portugal, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Addab S, Hamdy R, Thorstad K, May S, Tsimicalis A. Use of virtual reality in managing paediatric procedural pain and anxiety: An integrative literature review. J Clin Nurs 2022; 31:3032-3059. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Sofia Addab
- Experimental Surgery Faculty of Medicine McGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
- Shriners Hospitals for Children®‐Canada Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Experimental Surgery Faculty of Medicine McGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
- Shriners Hospitals for Children®‐Canada Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children®‐Canada Montreal Quebec Canada
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- CHU Ste‐Justine Montreal Quebec Canada
- Faculty of Nursing Université de Montréal Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children®‐Canada Montreal Quebec Canada
- Ingram School of Nursing McGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
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