AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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The study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of using virtual reality (VR) to alleviate pain and anxiety during bone marrow biopsies. Participants were divided into a control group using standard methods and an experimental group using VR headsets. Results showed no significant difference in pain perception between the groups, but the VR group experienced significantly reduced anxiety and increased comfort. Participants using VR were also more willing to repeat the experience. Limitations include possible claustrophobia or motion sickness. Overall, VR is considered a non-inferior, effective distraction-based therapy for reducing anxiety during medical procedures.

Keywords

virtual reality

pain management

anxiety reduction

medical procedures

distraction therapy