Distracting children with virtual reality during otomicroscopy: A randomised control trial.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
; 184: 112045, 2024 Jul 28.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Virtual Reality (VR) is a successful distraction method for reducing procedure-related pain in children, though it has never been studied during otomicroscopy. Therefore, we investigated the efficacy of VR as a distraction method during otomicroscopy.METHODS:
This Randomised Control Trial (RCT) included 60 children aged 4-15 years. The patients were randomised to receive distraction by VR, tablet, or no distraction. Procedure-related pain was scored by patients and compared with previous examinations.RESULTS:
Patients' experience with otomicroscopy was significantly improved with VR compared to tablet (p < 0.05) and no distraction (p < 0.01). Pain scores did not differ significantly between groups.CONCLUSION:
VR did not reduce pain scores, but it improved the children's experience with otomicroscopy without causing significant adverse outcomes.
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Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
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2024
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