Exploring the power of virtual reality in reducing pain and stress in pediatric surgery

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We would like to commend the authors of the study “Effects of virtual reality distraction on pain, stress, and heart rate during pediatric ingrown toenail surgery: A randomized controlled trial” for their significant contribution to the growing body of research on non-pharmacological interventions for pediatric pain management [1]. This study provides valuable insights into the efficacy of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) as a distraction technique in pediatric surgery, with particular focus on pain, stress, and physiological responses (heart rate).

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Article · Oct 2025 · 1 min read

In brief

This article examines the use of immersive virtual reality as a non-pharmacological distraction technique during pediatric ingrown toenail surgery. The research demonstrates VR's effectiveness in reducing pain, stress, and physiological responses in young surgical patients, offering clinicians an evidence-based alternative to traditional pain management approaches.

Immersive VR distraction shows efficacy in reducing pain and stress during pediatric ingrown toenail surgery procedures.
VR intervention impacts physiological responses including heart rate modulation in pediatric surgical patients.
Non-pharmacological pain management strategies like VR offer valuable alternatives in pediatric care settings.
Evidence supports VR as a practical distraction technique for minor pediatric surgical procedures.
VR technology provides measurable benefits across pain, stress, and cardiovascular parameters in children undergoing surgery.

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