Article
Urology & Nephrology
Sam J. M. Dings, Karlijn J. van Stralen, Veerle M. D. Struben, Marinus Arjen Noordzij
Summary: The use of 2D video glasses or virtual reality glasses during a vasectomy did not reduce pain or anxiety levels, with patients in the VR group experiencing even higher levels of anxiety during the procedure.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Osama M. Felemban, Rawan M. Alshamrani, Doha H. Aljeddawi, Sara M. Bagher
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of virtual reality distraction on pediatric patients during buccal infiltration anesthesia and found that female subjects and younger patients were more likely to report higher pain scores regardless of distraction technique used. While virtual reality helped reduce anxiety, it did not significantly impact pain scores during local anesthesia administration.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Chinnakhet Ketsuwan, Wijittra Matang, Wattanachai Ratanapornsompong, Premsant Sangkum, Yada Phengsalae, Wisoot Kongchareonsombat, Mutita Jongwannasiri
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of immersive VR distraction technology in alleviating anxiety and pain during flexible cystoscopy. The results showed that the use of a VR set significantly improved anxiety levels, increased satisfaction and willingness to repeat the procedure, and improved hemodynamic variables.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Helene Buche, Aude Michel, Christina Piccoli, Nathalie Blanc
Summary: This study examined the benefits of using VR in scar massage sessions for women with breast cancer after surgery, showing an increase in positive emotions and a decrease in anxiety regardless of support methods used. Participatory VR was found to create a more intense feeling of spatial presence.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yan Wang, Liangmei Guo, Xinjuan Xiong
Summary: This meta-analysis found that virtual reality technology can alleviate pain, fear, and anxiety in children and adolescents undergoing needle procedures.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
T. Sewell, Y. Fung, A. Al-Kufaishi, K. Clifford, S. Quinn
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of virtual reality technology in reducing pain and anxiety during outpatient hysteroscopy procedures. The results showed that the use of virtual reality technology significantly reduced anxiety levels but did not have a significant impact on pain levels.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mateusz Luczak, Lukasz Nowak, Joanna Chorbinska, Katarzyna Galik, Pawel Kielb, Jan Laszkiewicz, Andrzej Tukiendorf, Katarzyna Koscielska-Kasprzak, Bartosz Malkiewicz, Romuald Zdrojowy, Tomasz Szydelko, Wojciech Krajewski
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of using VR devices during cystoscopy and their impact on patients' pain perception. The results showed that using VR devices can reduce patients' pain perception during cystoscopy, but may cause moderate nausea.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
Floriane Puel, Vincent Minville, Fanny Vardon-Bounes
Summary: Virtual reality is a non-pharmacological pain control technique that requires further evaluation in the intensive care unit before being introduced as an alternative method for critical patients.
JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Vanessa A. Olbrecht, Keith T. O'Conor, Sara E. Williams, Chloe O. Boehmer, Gilbert W. Marchant, Susan M. Glynn, Kristie J. Geisler, Hannah M. Pickerill, Lili Ding, Gang Yang, Christopher D. King
Summary: Virtual reality has shown promise in reducing pain intensity, unpleasantness, and anxiety in children with postoperative pain. Higher levels of pain catastrophizing were associated with higher baseline pain intensity and unpleasantness, but did not predict larger pain reductions after VR-D compared to those with lower levels of pain catastrophizing.
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Diana Xavier de Barros Padilha, Nelio Jorge Veiga, Anna Carolina Volpi Mello-Moura, Patricia Nunes Correia
Summary: Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative tool in pediatric dentistry, effectively managing anxiety and pain during dental procedures, providing a positive treatment experience for young patients.
Review
Nursing
Sofia Addab, Reggie Hamdy, Kelly Thorstad, Sylvie Le May, Argerie Tsimicalis
Summary: This integrative review aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of virtual reality (VR) distraction in managing pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures. The reviewed studies supported the effectiveness of VR in reducing procedural pain and anxiety in pediatric settings.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Sylvie Le May, Argerie Tsimicalis, Melanie Noel, Pierre Rainville, Christelle Khadra, Ariane Ballard, Estelle Guingo, Casey Cotes-Turpin, Sofia Addab, Khadidja Chougui, Maxime Francoeur, Nicole Hung, Mitchell Bernstein, Stephane Bouchard, Stefan Parent, Mathilde Hupin Debeurme
Summary: This study aims to compare the efficacy of virtual reality distraction and tablet video games in managing pain and anxiety in children undergoing bone pins and/or suture removal procedures. Conducted in three children hospitals in Montreal, the study plans to recruit 188 children aged 7-17.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Bihter Akin, Mine Yilmaz Kocak, Zehra Kucukaydin, Kubra Guzel
Summary: This study shows that showing images of the fetus to women with virtual reality glasses can reduce labor pain and anxiety levels.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Masood Mazaheri, Raoul F. Crooijmans, Maya Vereen, Eveline M. L. Corten
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of virtual reality (VR) on pain, anxiety, opioid usage, and patients' experience in wound care. The results showed that VR significantly reduced pain and improved patients' experience, but had no clear effect on anxiety or opioid usage. Personalized treatment plans may be a promising direction for future development.
WOUND REPAIR AND REGENERATION
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Luca Bosso, Tanguy Espejo, Patrick Taffe, David Caillet-Bois, Thierry Christen, Chantal Berna, Olivier Hugli
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of 3-dimensional (3D) virtual reality (VR) and 2-dimensional (2D) VR in reducing pain and anxiety during minor emergency department procedures. However, the results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of pain, anxiety, or cybersickness.
ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jared M. Bieniek, Tyler B. Fleming, Joseph Y. Clark
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Rosa Park, Justin Gyorfi, Kalyan Dewan, Girish Kirimanjeswara, Joseph Y. Clark, Matthew G. Kaag, Kathleen Lehman, Jay D. Raman
INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
(2018)
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Joseph Y. Clark
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Justin Loloi, Joseph Y. Clark
Editorial Material
Andrology
Joseph Y. Clark, Jay D. Raman
TRANSLATIONAL ANDROLOGY AND UROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sumit Agrawal, Kerrick Johnstonbaugh, Joseph Y. Clark, Jay D. Raman, Xueding Wang, Sri-Rajasekhar Kothapalli
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Shayann Ramedani, Joseph Y. Clark, John J. Knoedler, Susan MacDonald, Matthew G. Kaag, Suzanne B. Merrill, Jay D. Raman
Summary: The study found that incorporating topical rectal antiseptic (TRS) during transrectal prostate needle biopsy can reduce the rate of procedural infections, decrease the use of IV procedural antibiotics, and lessen the severity of post-biopsy infections. This simple technique enhances antibiotic stewardship and improves the quality outcomes of the procedure.
PROSTATE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Jacob Feiertag, Joseph Y. Clark
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Joseph Y. Clark
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Mashtura Hasan, Yesul Kim, Joseph Y. Clark
Summary: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare autoinflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent ulcers. Treatment options are limited and surgical management is typically avoided due to risks. We present a unique case of genital PG triggered by COVID-19 infection, resulting in scrotal prolapse with testicular exposure. The wound was successfully healed through loose closure with a horizontal mattress suture while the patient was on immunosuppression.
UROLOGY CASE REPORTS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Joseph Y. Clark
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Ahmad N. Alzubaidi, Joseph Y. Clark
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jordan L. Allen, Marcus O. Erdman, Joseph Y. Clark
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Brian M. Blair, Haley Robyak, Joseph Y. Clark, Matthew G. Kaag, Erik B. Lehman, Jay D. Raman
PROSTATE INTERNATIONAL
(2018)