Virtual Reality in Reducing Acute Orthopedic Pain
Mayo Clinic
Summary
The primary aim of this research is to show that a virtual reality (VR) service line is feasible and can sustain itself with the ability to take care of patients. Additionally, the investigators aim to learn about the limitations of a service line and provide a pathway for future improvements in building a VR service line that is optimally aligned with the user's needs. Secondary aims are to evaluate the clinical aspects of the patient's outcomes including length of stay, morphine equivalents in pain medicine required during the hospital stay, and user experiences.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Hospitalized with an orthopedic fracture 2. Able to participate fully in all aspects of the study 3. Able to understand and sign informed consent 4. Individuals with unaided vision or those who can correct their vision using contact lenses Exclusion Criteria: 5. Non-English speaking 6. Self-reported history of acute and/or chronic severe motion sickness 7. The presence of a facial/head deformity that will prohibit the wearing of a VR head mounted display. 8. Legally blind or deaf 9. Have had a seizure within the past 1 year 10. Have current (within the past 30 days)…
Interventions
- Othervirtual reality
Virtual reality program to reduce pain in orthopedic fractures
Location
- Mayo Clinic HospitalJacksonville, Florida