Use of Virtual Reality in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting and for Induction of Anesthesia: Mixed Methods Pilot Feasibility Study.

Journal: JMIR perioperative medicine
Published Date: May 16, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Children commonly experience high levels of anxiety prior to surgery. This distress is associated with postoperative maladaptive behaviors. Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative tool for reducing anxiety and pain during various medical procedures. Previous randomized controlled trials have demonstrated its efficacy in reducing children's anxiety in the preoperative waiting room or during induction.

Authors

  • Yu Tong Huang
    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
  • Sofia Addab
    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
  • Gianluca Bertolizio
    Department of Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
  • Reggie Hamdy
    Clinical Research, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada, 1003 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, QC, H4A 0A9, Canada, 1 5148424464.
  • Kelly Thorstad
    Clinical Research, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada, 1003 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, QC, H4A 0A9, Canada, 1 5148424464.
  • Argerie Tsimicalis
    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.

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