Assessing the Use and Acceptability of Virtual Reality to Assist Coping in Children Undergoing Clinical Procedures

Virtual reality is used as a distraction tool during medical procedures that can cause anxiety and pain. We assessed the usefulness, engagement, value and feasibility of virtual reality to help children cope with routine clinical procedures.

Citation:
Samnakay S, Bell E, Evans D, Sommerfield D, Sommerfield A, Hauser N, von Ungern-Sternberg BS. Assessing the Use and Acceptability of Virtual Reality to Assist Coping in Children Undergoing Clinical Procedures. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2025;30(1).

Keywords:
Anxiety; emotional distress; pediatric; virtual reality

Abstract:
Virtual reality is used as a distraction tool during medical procedures that can cause anxiety and pain. We assessed the usefulness, engagement, value and feasibility of virtual reality to help children cope with routine clinical procedures.