Playing a virtual reality game during medical procedures can reduce pain and anxiety in children

Jeffrey Gold, PhD, a professor of clinical anesthesiology, pediatrics, psychiatry & behavioral sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and an investigator at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has been investigating the use of virtual reality (VR) for nearly two decades as a technique to help children undergoing painful medical procedures. His research shows that the technology can make a big difference in a patient’s experience. In fact, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles now routinely offers VR for blood draws.

Source: Playing a virtual reality game during medical procedures can reduce pain and anxiety in children | Keck School of Medicine of USC

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