Virtual reality distraction for acute pain in children

V Lambert, P Boylan, L Boran, P Hicks… - Cochrane Database …, 2020 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Virtual reality (VR) computer technology creates a simulated environment,
perceived as comparable to the real world, with which users can actively interact. The …

[HTML][HTML] Psychological and physical interventions for the management of cancer-related pain in pediatric and young adult patients: an integrative review

LA Jibb - Number 6/November 2015, 2015 - onf.ons.org
Purpose/Objectives: To identify and appraise current evidence related to the effectiveness of
psychological and physical (nonpharmacologic) pain management modalities for children …

Relaxation-guided imagery reduces perioperative anxiety and pain in children: a randomized study

L Vagnoli, A Bettini, E Amore, S De Masi… - European journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Several studies have shown the efficacy of psychological interventions in reducing
preoperative anxiety in children undergoing surgery. This study aims to investigate the …

Effect of virtual reality on adolescent pain during burn wound care

D Jeffs, D Dorman, S Brown, A Files… - Journal of Burn Care …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
The objective of this study was to compare the effect of virtual reality to passive distraction
and standard care on burn treatment pain in adolescents. This single-blinded, randomized …

Unmet support service needs and health-related quality of life among adolescents and young adults with cancer: the AYA HOPE study

AW Smith, HM Parsons, EE Kent, K Bellizzi… - Frontiers in …, 2013 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Cancer for adolescents and young adults (AYA) differs from younger and older
patients; AYA face medical challenges while navigating social and developmental …

Can presence of a dog reduce pain and distress in children during venipuncture?

L Vagnoli, S Caprilli, C Vernucci, S Zagni… - Pain Management …, 2015 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of animal-assisted intervention as
distraction for reducing children's pain and distress before, during, and after standard blood …

[HTML][HTML] Distracting through procedural pain and distress using virtual reality and guided imagery in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients: randomized …

JA Hoag, J Karst, K Bingen, A Palou-Torres… - Journal of Medical Internet …, 2022 - jmir.org
Background Children with acute and chronic illness undergo frequent, painful, and
distressing procedures. Objective This randomized controlled trial was used to evaluate the …

Prevalence and predictors of anxiety and depression after completion of chemotherapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a prospective longitudinal study

AS Kunin‐Batson, X Lu, L Balsamo, K Graber… - Cancer, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND The months immediately after the completion of treatment for childhood
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are often regarded as a stressful time for children and …

Clinical application of a humanoid robot in pediatric cancer interventions

M Alemi, A Ghanbarzadeh, A Meghdari… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Springer
This paper propounds a novel approach by exploring the effect of utilizing a social
humanoid robot as a therapy-assistive tool in dealing with pediatric distress. The study aims …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of the Buzzy System for pain relief during venipuncture in children: a randomized controlled trial

V Susam, M Friedel, P Basile, P Ferri… - Acta Bio Medica: Atenei …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background and aim of the work: procedural pain is a significant issue for paediatric
patients. In particular, needle pain is amongst the most stressful for children. Studies …