Research Article

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

Volume: 11 Number: 3 October 15, 2023
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The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study

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<0.001) in the control group. The children’s mean CAS-D score during the procedure was 0.82±1.01 with the VR-Water Skiing; 0.79±1.26 with the VR-Walking in Nature; and 6.57±2.08 (p<0.001) in the control group. The children’s mean CFS score during the procedure was 0.58±0.77 with the VR-Water Skiing, 0.53±0.78 with the VR-Walking in Nature; and 3.17±0.92(p<0.001) in the control group. The children’s WBFPS, CFS, and CAM-S mean scores in the VR-Walking in Nature and VR-Water Skiing groups were similar (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.

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Supporting Institution

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Ethical Statement

The research was confirmed the essential approvals from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the hospital (Date:08.06.2022 No:69-2022) and the institutional.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paediatrics (Other), Pediatric Health and Illnesses Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 15, 2023

Submission Date

September 2, 2023

Acceptance Date

September 12, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 11 Number: 3

APA
Akarsu, Ö., Us, M. C., Semerci, R., Bayrak, Ö., Damar, D., & Mecihan, D. (2023). The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study. Pediatric Practice and Research, 11(3), 164-170. https://izlik.org/JA85FH25LU
AMA
1.Akarsu Ö, Us MC, Semerci R, Bayrak Ö, Damar D, Mecihan D. The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study. pediatr pract res. 2023;11(3):164-170. https://izlik.org/JA85FH25LU
Chicago
Akarsu, Özlem, Mahmut Caner Us, Remziye Semerci, Özge Bayrak, Dilan Damar, and Dilay Mecihan. 2023. “The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study”. Pediatric Practice and Research 11 (3): 164-70. https://izlik.org/JA85FH25LU.
EndNote
Akarsu Ö, Us MC, Semerci R, Bayrak Ö, Damar D, Mecihan D (October 1, 2023) The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study. Pediatric Practice and Research 11 3 164–170.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Akarsu, M. C. Us, R. Semerci, Ö. Bayrak, D. Damar, and D. Mecihan, “The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study”, pediatr pract res, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 164–170, Oct. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA85FH25LU
ISNAD
Akarsu, Özlem - Us, Mahmut Caner - Semerci, Remziye - Bayrak, Özge - Damar, Dilan - Mecihan, Dilay. “The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study”. Pediatric Practice and Research 11/3 (October 1, 2023): 164-170. https://izlik.org/JA85FH25LU.
JAMA
1.Akarsu Ö, Us MC, Semerci R, Bayrak Ö, Damar D, Mecihan D. The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study. pediatr pract res. 2023;11:164–170.
MLA
Akarsu, Özlem, et al. “The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study”. Pediatric Practice and Research, vol. 11, no. 3, Oct. 2023, pp. 164-70, https://izlik.org/JA85FH25LU.
Vancouver
1.Özlem Akarsu, Mahmut Caner Us, Remziye Semerci, Özge Bayrak, Dilan Damar, Dilay Mecihan. The Effect of Two Different Virtual Reality Videos on Pain, Fear, And Anxiety During a Venous Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study. pediatr pract res [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 1;11(3):164-70. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA85FH25LU