Journal article
Assessing the feasibility of implementing low-cost virtual reality therapy during routine burn care
Burns, v 44(4), pp 886-895
01 Jun 2018
PMID: 29305105
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Abstract
•Virtual reality (VR) effectively reduces pain in burn care.•Most current VR research involves expensive and extensive technology.•Our mixed-methods study assessed the impact of a low-cost VR intervention in burns.•Patient and provider stakeholder perspectives were measured.•Quantitative and qualitative results supported potential utility of low-cost VR.
Burn care often involves procedures that result in significant pain experiences for patients which, in turn, can lead to poorer physical and psychological health outcomes. Distraction and virtual reality (VR) are an effective adjunct to pharmacological interventions in reducing pain. Much of the research that has demonstrated efficacy for VR in burn care has involved expensive and extensive technology. Thus, identifying cost-effective, feasible, acceptable, and effective approaches to apply distraction within routine burn care is important. The objective of this mixed-methods study was to evaluate key stakeholder (i.e., patients, providers) perceptions of feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness for the use of low-cost VR technology during routine burn care with adult patients. Ten adult patients used VR during burn care dressing changes in an outpatient clinic setting, after which they completed a satisfaction survey and individual qualitative interview. Providers also completed a satisfaction/perception survey after each participant’s care. Quantitative and qualitative results from both patient and provider perspectives consistently supported the feasibility and utility of applying low-cost VR technology in this outpatient burn clinic setting. Special considerations (e.g., aspects to consider when choosing an apparatus or application) stemming from stakeholder feedback are discussed.
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- Title
- Assessing the feasibility of implementing low-cost virtual reality therapy during routine burn care
- Creators
- Cameron G. Ford - West Virginia UniversityEllen M. Manegold - West Virginia UniversityCameron L. Randall - University of WashingtonAriel M. Aballay - Allegheny Health NetworkChristina L. Duncan - West Virginia University
- Publication Details
- Burns, v 44(4), pp 886-895
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Number of pages
- 10
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000432474300017
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85039770816
- Other Identifier
- 991022046551604721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Critical Care Medicine
- Dermatology
- Surgery