Virtual Reality for Distraction and Relaxation in a Pediatric Hospital Setting: An Interventional Study With a Mixed-Methods Design

• Main Authors: Sylvie Bernaerts (Author), Bert Bonroy (Author), Jo Daems (Author), Romy Sels (Author), Dieter Struyf (Author), Inge Gies (Author), Wessel van de Veerdonk (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Accumulating evidence supports the use of virtual reality (VR) as an effective pain and anxiety management tool for pediatric patients during specific medical procedures in dedicated patient groups. However, VR is still not widely adopted in everyday clinical practice. Feasibility and acceptability...