Effect of Virtual Reality Technology on Sleeping Pattern and Its Effect on Physiological Parameters among Critical Ill Children

Helmy, A.; Mansour, Hanan Elsayed Metwally; Mohamed, Eman Abd-Elaziz; Ayed, Manal Mohamed Ahmed

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2022.230017

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“…Regarding the mean score of children's pulse and respiration pre, during, and after virtual reality glasses intervention, the current study showed a decline in mean pulse and respiration rates during and immediately after the intervention. This finding is in accordance with Helmy et al (2022) (23) , who found that there were declines in mean pulse and respiration rates in the virtual reality group compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences observed before and after the virtual reality intervention. These findings are also supported by Fralish (2017) (24) , who observed a decrease in mean heart rate after virtual reality glasses intervention.…”

Section: High Anxiety Moderate Anxiety Low Anxietysupporting

confidence: 92%

Effect of Applying Virtual Reality Glasses on Reducing Pain and Anxiety of Children Undergoing Chemotherapy

Abdel-Salam

Mohammed

Samra

et al. 2023

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background: Virtual reality technology is a remarkably effective method to distract attention from painful stimuli. It is a promising and attractive intervention to help reduce anxiety and pain of children undergoing painful procedures. Aim: to evaluate the effect of applying virtual reality glasses on reducing pain and anxiety of children undergoing chemotherapy. Method: A quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct the study at the Oncology Department of the Specialized Children's Hospital in Benha, affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt. A purposive sample of 50 children undergoing chemotherapy was included. Four tools were used for data collection: A structured interviewing questionnaire, pain rating scale, Beck anxiety inventory scale, and Physiological assessment of children. Results: The results of the study revealed that more than half (52.0%) of the children experienced severe pain before the intervention, while less than two-thirds (60.0%) of the children reported no pain after the intervention. Furthermore, less than two-thirds (60.0%) of the studied children had a high anxiety level before the virtual reality glasses intervention. However, during the intervention, less than half (46.0%) of the studied children had a low anxiety level Conclusion: Children who received the virtual reality glasses exhibited less pain and anxiety score compared to children who did not receive them Recommendations: Virtual reality should be used as a technology to reduce pain and anxiety during painful procedures of children admitted in pediatric oncology departments.

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Section: High Anxiety Moderate Anxiety Low Anxietysupporting

confidence: 92%