Author Correction: Comparison between the analgesic effectiveness and patients’ preference for virtual reality vs. topical anesthesia gel during the administration of local anesthesia in adult dental patients: a randomized clinical study

Almugait, May; AbuMostafa, Ammar

doi:10.1038/s41598-021-04480-5

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“…18 A 2021 systematic review and meta‐analysis with six RCTs comparing VR use in pediatric patients undergoing needle‐related procedures found that VR significantly reduced pain symptoms in children as compared to groups that did not use VR 19 . In one study looking at oral injections in dentistry, there was no significant difference in pain scores between VR games without anesthesia versus topical anesthesia with 20% benzocaine prior to injection, and pediatric patients preferred the VR game over anesthesia 20 . In a 2023 investigation of 109 children undergoing painful procedures (e.g., laser surgery for hair removal and vascular lesions, injections, incision and drainage, cryotherapy) in a pediatric dermatology clinic, patients who accessed VR or noise‐canceling headphones intraoperatively demonstrated statistically significant reductions in post‐procedure anxiety scores 21…”

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“…19 In one study looking at oral injections in dentistry, there was no significant difference in pain scores between VR games without anesthesia versus topical anesthesia with 20% benzocaine prior to injection, and pediatric patients preferred the VR game over anesthesia. 20 In a 2023 investigation of 109 children undergoing painful procedures (e.g., laser surgery for hair removal and vascular lesions, injections, incision and drainage, cryotherapy) in a pediatric dermatology clinic, patients who accessed VR or noise-canceling headphones intraoperatively V I D E O 1 Lady Buzzy ® (MMJ Labs, Atlanta, GA, USA) is a vibrating device shaped like a friendly ladybug that is placed directly on the skin as a vibratory distraction. In this video, the child is undergoing delivery of local anesthetic prior to a skin biopsy procedure.…”

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Optimizing pediatric periprocedural pain management part II—Adjunct therapies to support the use of infiltrative anesthetics

Henkel,

Haller,

Diaz

et al. 2024

Pediatric Dermatology

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Pediatric procedure‐related pain management is often incompletely understood, inadequately addressed, and critical in influencing a child's lifelong relationship with the larger healthcare community. We present a comprehensive review of infiltrative anesthetics, including a comparison of their mechanisms of action and relative safety and efficacy data to help guide clinical selection. We also describe the multimodal utilization of adjunct therapies—in series and in parallel—to support the optimization of pediatric periprocedural pain management, enhance the patient experience, and provide alternatives to sedation medication and general anesthesia.

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Optimizing pediatric periprocedural pain management part II—Adjunct therapies to support the use of infiltrative anesthetics

Henkel,

Haller,

Diaz

et al. 2024

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…In a retrospective chart review, Chau et al [28] showed the feasibility of using VR during botulinum toxin injections in 14 pediatric patients and reported benefits in the management of procedural pain [28]. In adults, VR also seems to offer advantages in some hospital settings, even in other types of injections, regarding pain, anxiety, and anger management due to the distraction provided by this technology [29][30][31]. However, the effects and feasibility of VR during the intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin in adults presenting with spasticity have yet to be determined.…”

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Virtual Reality for Decreasing Procedural Pain during Botulinum Toxin Injection Related to Spasticity Treatment in Adults: A Pilot Study

David,

Dumas,

Ojardias

et al. 2023

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Botulinum toxin injections are commonly used for the treatment of spasticity. However, injection procedures are associated with pain and procedural anxiety. While pharmacological approaches are commonly used to reduce these, innovative technology might be considered as a potential non-pharmacological alternative. Given this context, immersive virtual reality (VR) has shown effectiveness in the management of procedural pain. Our retrospective pilot study aimed to assess the potential added value of virtual reality in the management of pain and anxiety during intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin. Materials and Methods: Seventeen adult patients receiving botulinum toxin injections were included. A numerical rating scale was used to assess pain and anxiety during the injection procedure. The patients reported the pain experienced during previous injections without VR before injection and the pain experienced in the current procedure with VR after the end of the procedure. The level of satisfaction of VR experience, whether or not they agreed to reuse VR for the subsequent toxin botulinum injection, and whether or not they would recommend VR to other patients were assessed. Results: The use of virtual reality led to a decrease of 1.8 pain-related points compared to the procedure without technology. No significant improvement in the level of anxiety was reported. Patients were very satisfied with their VR experiences (7.9 out of 10), and many would agree to reuse VR in their next injection procedure (88%) and to recommend the use of VR in other patients (100%). Conclusion: VR was useful for managing procedural pain related to botulinum toxin injection in adults, with a high level of satisfaction reported by the patients. VR should be considered as a valuable alternative to pharmacological approaches to manage procedural pain during botulinum toxin injection in adults.

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Student training in administering inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia with a simple manufactured simulation model

Garcia‐Blanco,

Ruffini,

Salomone

et al. 2024

Journal of Dental Education

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ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of administering inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) for the first time with or without a previous practical lesson using a simple manufactured simulator.MethodsThis was a study designed to compare students’ first administration of IANB anesthesia during 2022, with or without a previous practical lesson. Students were randomized into two groups. The experimental group attended both theoretical lessons and a practical lesson with a simulator device, while the control group attended only theoretical lessons. The theoretical lesson included usual contents such as anatomy, physiology, technical maneuvers for administering anesthesia, tips, and complications, and the practical lesson consisted of the administration of anesthesia using a simple manufactured simulator. After students applied their first IANB, its efficacy, and their answers to a questionnaire on a 5‐point Likert scale were recorded. Statistical analysis consisted of the Chi‐square test (p < 0.05).ResultsThe study recorded 60 anonymous surveys. The main difference observed was in instrument handing (p < 0.05), and there was a tendency in the ease of recognition of the anatomical marks used for the technique—pterygomandibular raphe and coronoid notch of the mandible (p = 0.08 and 0.11, respectively). No difference in success was observed (p > 0.05). Self‐confidence and personal feelings did not differ statistically. All students agreed strongly or partially that training with the simulator model was helpful.ConclusionStudents who used simple manufactured simulators achieved better outcomes for instrument handling, and possibly for identification of anatomical landmarks, than those who received only theoretical lessons.

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Author Correction: Comparison between the analgesic effectiveness and patients’ preference for virtual reality vs. topical anesthesia gel during the administration of local anesthesia in adult dental patients: a randomized clinical study

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Optimizing pediatric periprocedural pain management part II—Adjunct therapies to support the use of infiltrative anesthetics

Optimizing pediatric periprocedural pain management part II—Adjunct therapies to support the use of infiltrative anesthetics

Virtual Reality for Decreasing Procedural Pain during Botulinum Toxin Injection Related to Spasticity Treatment in Adults: A Pilot Study

Student training in administering inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia with a simple manufactured simulation model

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