Active Virtual Reality Distraction on Procedure-Related Emotional Behaviour, Pain, And Anxiety

Active Virtual Reality Distraction on Procedure-Related Emotional Behaviour, Pain, And Anxiety During Venipuncture

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of virtual reality methods on procedure-related emotional behaviour, pain, and anxiety levels in school-age children undergoing venipuncture.

Participants were assigned to three groups through stratified randomization: the active VR, the passive VR, and the control group. Children in the VR groups wore VR goggles (Oculus Quest 2) during venipuncture.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The child agrees to participate in the study voluntarily.
• The parent agrees to participate in the study voluntarily.
• Obtaining consent forms from the child and parent

Exclusion Criteria:

• The child has a physical and psychological deficit that will prevent him from wearing the glasses that will be placed on his head to watch virtual reality.
• Having fever (>37.5C) and severe dehydration
• The patient did not take analgesics before the intervention