Journal article
The Effectiveness of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Surgical Pain Management: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Satisfactory management of postoperative pain remains challenging. Nonpharmacological modalities such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) offer potential benefits and are becoming increasingly popular. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness and safety of VR/AR interventions on postoperative pain and recovery.
METHODS: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and CENTRAL databases were searched from inception to July …
Authors
Levit T; Grzela P; Lavoie DCT; Wang L; Agarwal A; Couban RJ; Shanthanna H
Journal
Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 140, No. 6, pp. 1388–1400
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
6 2025
DOI
10.1213/ane.0000000000007051
ISSN
0003-2999