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Rehabilitation
Fatma Alzahraa H. Kamel, Maged A. Basha
Summary: The study shows significant improvements in hand function, activity performance, and satisfaction in pediatric hand burns through interventions with motion-sensing, hands-free gaming devices and TOT programs.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Grzegorz Kowalski, Marcin Zawadzki, Wojciech Leppert, Pawel Szpot, Marta Siczek, Krzysztof Slowinski, Malgorzata Sobieszczanska, Agata Gawlowska, Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis
Summary: The study demonstrates that adding sufentanil to burn wound dressings provides effective and safe analgesia, with a recommended concentration of >= 0.10 µg/mL in the dressings to enhance its analgesic effects.
Review
Rehabilitation
Xiaodong Lan, Ziming Tan, Tao Zhou, Zhenjia Huang, Zhiyong Huang, Chao Wang, Zhenwei Chen, Yan Ma, Tao Kang, Yan Gu, Dehuai Wang, Yuesheng Huang
Summary: A systematic review of clinical trials shows that virtual reality (VR) technology is effective in improving function, relieving pain, and reducing mental distress among burn patients undergoing rehabilitation. VR-based interventions significantly improve quality of life, work performance, range of motion, and reduce pain intensity and unpleasantness. VR therapy is also associated with increased fun and decreased anxiety.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Mingyang L. Gray, David Y. Goldrich, Sean McKee, Madeleine Schaberg, Anthony Del Signore, Satish Govindaraj, Alfred Marc Iloreta
Summary: This study examined the use of VR technology for analgesia and anxiety reduction in outpatient postoperative debridement patients. Patients who received immersive VR experience showed significantly less anxiety and reduced reflexive head movements at the first postoperative visit. Additionally, these patients experienced significantly reduced reflexive head movements at the second visit as well.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wim Veling, Bart Lestestuiver, Marieke Jongma, H. J. Rogier Hoenders, Catheleine van Driel
Summary: The study found that both virtual reality relaxation (VRelax) and standard relaxation exercises immediately improved negative and positive affective states in psychiatric patients. Compared to standard relaxation, VRelax had a better effect on reducing total negative affective state, particularly in alleviating anxiety, sadness, and cheerfulness.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Alex O. Rothbaum, Libby R. Tannenbaum, Elana Zimand, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum
Summary: Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) is a common health issue, and traditional treatments have limitations. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a validated technique without impairing side effects. This study investigates the usability and efficacy of a VR-based PMR program for CLBP management.
Article
Dermatology
Jennifer Lynn Schiefer, Genoveva Friederike Aretz, Paul Christian Fuchs, Mahsa Bagheri, Martin Funk, Alexandra Schulz, Marc Daniels
Summary: epicite(hydro) showed similar efficacy to SUPRATHEL in treating partial-thickness burn wounds, both dressings provided good pain reduction, wound healing, and scar evaluation. Therefore, epicite(hydro) can be considered as an alternative to SUPRATHEL for the treatment of partial-thickness burn wounds.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Taima Alrimy, Wadee Alhalabi, Areej A. Malibari, Fatma Salih Alzahrani, Sharifah Alrajhi, Mohammed Alhalabi, Hunter G. Hoffman
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of desktop VR in reducing just noticeable pressure pain in children aged 2-10. The results show that VR significantly reduces pain sensitivity in children, especially in the age group of 2-5.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Ophelie Rault, Hugues Lamothe, Antoine Pelissolo
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility and tolerance of relaxation therapy in virtual reality for patients with schizophrenia, showing good tolerance and acceptance of virtual reality therapy with observed anxiolytic effects.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
A. Musters, A. S. Vandevenne, A. Franx, M. M. L. H. Wassen
Summary: This study examines the use of VR in labor and its impact on women's experiences. The results show that VR can significantly reduce labor pain and most women are satisfied with its application. These findings contribute to the development of a potential non-pharmacological tool to reduce labor pain.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Oliver Czech, Adam Wrzeciono, Ladislav Batalik, Joanna Szczepanska-Gieracha, Iwona Malicka, Sebastian Rutkowski
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) interventions in reducing pain, fear, and anxiety during burn wound care procedures. The results showed that VR treatment significantly reduced pain during wound care procedures, especially when immersive VR was used. However, VR treatment did not have a significant effect on range of motion. Further research is needed to explore VR as a distraction method in burn wound care.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Gabriela de Moraes Soares Araujo, Jamile Lima Rodrigues, Virginia Campello Yurgel, Carla Silva, Artur Manuel Cavaco Paulo, Ana Isabel Sai Loureiro, Cristiana Lima Dora
Summary: Burns damage the skin and its appendages, providing a favorable environment for bacterial infections. Due to the limitations and costs of current treatments, finding more efficient alternatives for burns is necessary. This study developed curcumin nanoemulsion-impregnated dressings using nanotechnology, which demonstrated stability and controlled release of curcumin. The evaluation showed that cationized dressings released curcumin faster, while non-cationized dressings promoted a more constant release.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Rita Hitching, Hunter G. Hoffman, Azucena Garcia-Palacios, Maheen M. Adamson, Esmeralda Madrigal, Wadee Alhalabi, Ahad Alhudali, Mariana Sampaio, Barry Peterson, Miles R. Fontenot, Keira P. Mason
Summary: Over the past 20 years, adverse events associated with sedation outside of the operating room have significantly decreased. Non-pharmacologic techniques are increasingly used to reduce adverse events and promote patient comfort. This review explores the emerging role of immersive reality, specifically virtual reality, in the peri-procedural care of surgical patients. Virtual reality has shown promise in distracting patients from anxiety and pain and has been used in various procedures. As VR technology advances, its application in clinical practice will continue to expand.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Maged A. Basha, Nabil M. Abdel-Aal, Fatma Alzahraa H. Kamel
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Wii Fit rehabilitation program in addition to a standard physical therapy program on lower extremity functional status and functional mobility in adults with severe burns after hospital discharge. The results showed that patients who received the Wii Fit program had better improvements in lower limb functional status, functional mobility, exercise capacity, muscle strength, and balance. The Wii Fit program was found to be a useful adjunctive therapy in rehabilitating adults with lower extremity burn injury.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Egle Mazgelyte, Virginija Rekiene, Edita Dereskeviciute, Tomas Petrenas, Jurgita Songailiene, Algirdas Utkus, Gintaras Chomentauskas, Dovile Karciauskaite
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of VR-based biofeedback-assisted relaxation techniques, finding that all techniques were effective in reducing stress indicators. Additionally, three out of the four interventions led to decreased levels of perceived fatigue. This suggests that VR-based relaxation techniques have the potential to be valuable tools for stress reduction.