The use of immersive virtual reality for managing physical and psychological distress in children and adolescents with cancer undergoing chemotherapy via implanted vascular access device needle insertion : A systematic review




Tsitsi, Theologia; Michail, Koralia A.; Christou, Frederick G.; Charalambous, Andreas

PublisherElsevier BV

2024

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

European Journal of Oncology Nursing

102695

73

1462-3889

1532-2122

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102695

http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102695



Children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment often endure distressing procedures, leading to pain and anxiety. Immersive virtual reality (VR) is a novel distraction technique for distress management, but research in pediatric oncology remains limited. This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of IVR intervention utilizing advanced head-mounted displays, in alleviating physical and psychological distress among Children and Adolescents diagnosed with malignancies undergoing chemotherapy treatment via Implantable Venous Access Device/Port (IVAD/P) (P) needle insertion. Additionally, the study evaluates the usability and acceptability of the IVR intervention among healthcare professionals, patients, and their parents.



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