Use of virtual reality for treating burned children: case reports

• Main Authors: Soliane Quitolina Scapin (Author), Maria Elena Echevarría-Guanilo (Author), Paulo Roberto Boeira Fuculo Junior (Author), Jerusa Celi Martins (Author), Mayara da Ventura Barbosa (Author), Maurício José Lopes Pereima (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To report the use of virtual reality (VR) in pain intensity during dressing change of two burned children hospitalized in a Burn Treatment Center (BTC) in Southern Brazil. Method: Case report on the use of VR during dressing change of two burned children hospitalized in a BTC, from May to July 2016. For assessing pain, a facial pain rating scale was applied at four times: just before the dressing, during the dressing without the use of VR, during the dressing with the VR, and after the use of VR. Results: The use of goggles was easy to apply and well-accepted by the children, and also had a relevant effect reducing pain. Conclusion: VR can become an important nonpharmacological method for treating pain in burned children.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0575