Northwell Health
The goal of this study is to determine whether introducing VR in the immediate post-operative period following scoliosis repair can reduce perceived pain and stress in pediatric patients and in turn ultimately decrease opioid use. Based on previous studies that have been performed in other fields of pediatrics showing a decrease in pain and stress with VR use, the investigators hypothesize that VR will significantly decrease patient's reported level of pain and stress immediately following the VR session, and that patients will require less opioids during their inpatient stay as a result.
This project evaluates whether providing pediatric post-operative scoliosis repair patients with a virtual reality (VR) session at specific time point following surgery can decrease pain and stress experienced and if this leads to a decrease in the use of pain medications required during the immediate recovery period. Virtual reality technology was ordered to use as a distraction tool as part of routine pediatric care for hospitalized patients. The study involves measuring pain and stress using validated scales as well as calculating opioid use in this specific pediatric post-operative scolios…
Inclusion Criteria: * all pediatric patients post scoliosis repair * age 7-21 Exclusion Criteria: * age less than 7 years; * history of seizures, epilepsy, * history of motion sickness/balance problems, * susceptibility to migraines * currently pregnant
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