PROCEDURAL ANXIETY

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) could help children aged 5-17 feel less pain and anxiety during a kidney biopsy, possibly reducing the need for sedation drugs. 32 children participated, and the results showed that most parents and patients would recommend VR to oth…

This study looked at whether giving children aged 4-6 a liquid hourglass or a spiky ball toy during a blood draw can reduce their pain, fear, and anxiety. 120 children were randomly assigned to use one of the toys or receive standard care. The goal was to see if these simple dist…

This study tested a special interactive tool called PIRA, designed to prepare children aged 4 to 10 for surgery in a fun, kid-friendly way. Researchers compared it to standard preoperative education to see if it could lower anxiety in children and parents, and reduce confusion af…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) or squeezing a stress ball during insulin injections can help older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes feel less pain and anxiety. 90 participants were split into three groups: one used VR, one used a stress ball, and one rec…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles before a stomach scope procedure could help children aged 6 to 15 feel less anxious, have less pain, and recover faster. 66 first-time patients were randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care. The VR gr…