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Impact of Virtual Reality Headset on Pain and Anxiety for Bedside Abdominal VAC Dressing Change (VIRPA): A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
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- Impact of Virtual Reality Headset on Pain and Anxiety for Bedside Abdominal VAC Dressing Change (VIRPA): A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Health science reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Virtual reality (VR) distraction techniques are promising adjuncts to reduce pain and anxiety. This study assessed the impact of VR distraction during bedside change of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) dressings. Methods: In this non-blinded randomized superiority trial, patients scheduled for bedside change of a subcutaneous VAC dressing were allocated to receive distraction through VR masks in addition to a standardized pain protocol (intervention) or pain protocol alone (control). Primary endpoints were pain scores assessed by a visual analogue scale (VAS: 0-10), secondary outcomes were anxiety (State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), VAS: 0-10), hemodynamic parameters, and satisfaction (VAS: 0-10). Results: Pre- and postoperative pain levels were 2.2 ± 2.2 versus 2.0 ± 2.1 ( Conclusion: Pain and anxiety were well managed within a standardized pain protocol, with or without adjunct VR distraction. While this may be due to limited statistical power in this exploratory pilot study, further studies should focus on patients with insufficient control of pain and anxiety with a standard protocol to assess the additional value of VR distraction.
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