Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain and Anxiety in Children during Local Anesthesia
10.5933/JKAPD.2021.48.1.95
- Author:
Doosoo KIM
1
;
Sangho LEE
;
Nanyoung LEE
;
Myeongkwan JIH
;
Jihye AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Chosun University
- Publication Type:1
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2021;48(1):95-104
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of virtual reality distraction on pain and anxiety in children during local anesthesia. Local anesthesia was administered to 3 groups: a control group without distraction, a group watching TV, and a group using a virtual reality device. The pulse rate and oxygen saturation rate were measured before and at the time of local anesthesia to assess the patients’ pain and anxiety, and the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale was completed after local anesthesia.
The group using the virtual reality device had a significantly lower heart rate change and lower Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale score than those in the control group and the group watching TV (p < 0.05). The greatest difference in heart rate change and Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale score, between the control and virtual reality distraction groups, was seen in 5 - 7-year-olds and a Frankl’s behavior rating scale grade of 3.
The virtual reality device alleviated pain and reduced anxiety in children during local anesthesia.
