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Distraction in the Emergency Using Virtual Reality for Intravenous Needs in Children to Improve Comfort (DEVINCI): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Virtual Reality goggle (Oculus Rift ® Helmet) for Procedural Anxiety and Pain. Completed, enrolled 62 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Venipuncture is a frequently performed painful and anxiogenic procedure in the paediatric emergency department (PED). Topical anesthetic creams are used to reduce pain, but additional modalities can modulate the nociceptive experience and distress associated with venipuncture. Distraction can improve a patient's experience by mitigating their ability to focus on the painful sensory input. Through its immersive nature, virtual reality (VR) has the potential to distract patients from a 'real world' negative experience such as venipuncture. Given the potential for short- and long-term consequences of poorly controlled pain and distress in children, healthcare professionals must optimize patient comfort during medically required procedures. The aim of this pilot pragmatic RCT study is to determine the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effect of a VR device (head-mounted Oculus Rift® (OR)) for pain and distress reduction associated with venipuncture in the PED.
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