ArticleFacts, views & vision in ObGyn2025
The impact of virtual reality technology in the era of See & Treat hysteroscopy: a randomised controlled trial.
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- Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Pain Relief in Procedures Related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of virtual reality interventions on anxiety symptoms in women undergoing gynecological examinations and surgeries: a multi-level dose-response meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Virtual reality for pain relief in gynaecological careFacts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: In the context of outpatient hysteroscopy (OPH), performing a single procedure integrating the operative and diagnostic part is known as "See & Treat hysteroscopy". The virtual reality (VR) technology provides an immersive virtual environment that can provide a non-invasive analgesic. To date, there is limited evidence regarding its use in the OPH setting. Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of VR technology for pain and anxiety management in OPH. Methods: Unblinded, prospective, randomised controlled trial, conducted at the Hysteroscopy Unit of the University of Naples "Federico II" between May and July 2024. Women aged 18-70 years, indicated for OPH, were randomised into a control group (standard OPH care) and an intervention group (OPH care with the addition of a VR headset). Main Outcome Measures: Pain and anxiety were assessed through subjective measures: numerical rating scale (NRS) scores before and after the procedure, and objective measures: heart and respiratory rate pre- and during the procedure. Satisfaction, time, and success rates were also evaluated. Results: Overall, 116 women were enrolled. The VR group compared to the control group reported significantly lower mean standard deviation NRS scores for pain [3.9 (2.7) vs. 5.4 (3.0); mean difference 1.5, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.4 to 2.5] and anxiety [3.2 (2.1) vs. 4.8 (2.8); mean difference 1.6, 95% CI 0.7 to 2.5] respectively. Regarding satisfaction, 96.5% of the VR group would use the headset again, whereas 3.5% requested its removal. All women in the control group desired a distraction. No serious adverse events were reported. Conclusions: VR technology proved feasible and effective for pain and anxiety management in OPH, particularly during operative procedures. What is New?: Its use can support the implementation of the See & Treat philosophy.
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