This systematic review synthesizes research conducted from 2015 to 2023 on the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) interventions within pain management with a particular focus on opportunities to enhance healthcare quality.
Employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive literature search identifying and analyzing 50 studies. These studies were selected to investigate VR’s effectiveness across three key domains: reducing patient pain intensity, elevating patient satisfaction, and demonstrating suitability for various pain conditions.
In line with PRISMA guidelines, our literature search was rigorous and exhaustive. We aimed to identify relevant studies that collectively examined the effectiveness of VR in pain management. Our primary objectives included assessing VR’s potential as both an alternative and a complement to traditional pharmacological pain management approaches. We also evaluated VR’s capacity to improve the overall quality of healthcare.
Our comprehensive review of 50 studies unequivocally demonstrates that VR interventions can significantly reduce patient pain intensity and elevate overall satisfaction levels. Moreover, these studies consistently confirm the suitability of VR for managing a wide range of pain conditions, reinforcing the importance of integrating VR modalities into clinical pain management practices.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Problem Statement
- Purpose
- Methods
- Data Extraction
- Statistical Analysis
- Meta-Analysis Calculations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This systematic review assesses the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) interventions in pain management, aiming to identify opportunities for enhancing healthcare quality. The study focuses on three core objectives: evaluating VR's effectiveness in reducing pain intensity, improving patient satisfaction, and determining its suitability for various pain conditions. The study further explores VR's potential as a complement or alternative to traditional pain management approaches, assessing its impact on overall healthcare quality.
- Effectiveness of VR in reducing pain intensity and duration.
- Patient experience and acceptance of VR interventions.
- Suitability of VR for various pain conditions.
- Potential of VR as an alternative or complement to traditional pain management.
- Impact of VR on overall healthcare quality.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The "Problem Statement" chapter introduces the context and significance of VR in pain management. It highlights knowledge gaps concerning VR's systematic efficacy, patient experience optimization, and condition-specific effectiveness, emphasizing the need for comprehensive research to guide wider adoption and integration of VR into clinical practices.
The "Purpose" chapter outlines the specific objectives and research questions of the systematic review. It focuses on three main areas: assessing VR's efficacy in pain reduction and patient experience, identifying specific conditions where VR offers significant benefits over traditional methods, and addressing potential patient-centric risks associated with VR implementation.
The "Methods" chapter details the rigorous research methodology employed in the review. It includes a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases, screening and selection criteria, data extraction protocols, and statistical analysis techniques used to synthesize the findings of the included studies.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This systematic review focuses on the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) interventions in pain management, exploring its impact on pain intensity, patient satisfaction, and overall healthcare quality. Key themes include VR technology, pain management, systematic review, PRISMA guidelines, meta-analysis, and healthcare quality.
- Quote paper
- Michael Fascia (Author), 2024, Efficacy of Virtual Reality in Pain Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1488133
