The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study

Authors : Özlem Akarsu, Mahmut Caner Us, Remziye Semerci, Özge Bayrak, Dilan Damar, Dilay Mecihan

Pages : 164-170

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Publication Date : 2023-10-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aims: This study evaluated the effects of two different virtual reality (VR) methods on pain, fear, and anxiety during a venous blood draw in children. Methods: This randomised controlled experimental study was conducted with 153 children aged 7-12 years and their parents who applied to the pediatric blood collection unit of a training and research hospital. Research data were collected with the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale (WBFPS); Children’s Anxiety Meter-State (CAM-S) scale; Children’s Fear Scale (CFS) and Information Form. The two VR methods used were VR-Water Skiing and VR-Walking in Nature. Results: The children’s mean WBFPS score during the venous blood draw was 1.29±1.11 with the VR-Water Skiing; 1.28±1.16 with the VR-Walking in Nature; and 4.34±1.41 (p 0.05). Conclusions: Two different VR videos were more effective than standard care in reducing pain, fear, and anxiety during a venous blood draw. There was no significant difference in pain, anxiety and fear levels in the two different VR groups. Therefore, the use of VR goggles is recommended to reduce pain, anxiety, and fear during blood collection in children aged 7-12 years old.
Keywords : Sanal gerçeklik, ağrı, korku, anksiyete, kan alma