VR goggles ease Kids' surgery pain, study finds

This study looked at whether watching a virtual reality (VR) animation before surgery could help children aged 5 to 12 feel less fear and pain. 74 children were split into two groups: one watched a VR educational animation, and the other received standard care. While VR didn't significantly reduce fear compared to standard care, children who used VR reported less pain after surgery. The findings suggest VR can be a simple, drug-free way to improve a child's surgical experience.