Feasibility of using Virtual Reality to manage patient anxiety during painful procedures in Emergency Department (VR-ED)
Many patients in emergency departments require painful needle related procedures (e.g. cannulation). Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative technology that can be used to distract patients from procedure-induced anxiety. Our pilot trial aims to test if it is feasible to use VR as a supplement to reduce patient anxiety during painful needle-related procedures in busy emergency department. Read more about the project here.
Contact: Grace Xu, grace.xu@qut.edu.au
Funded by the PA Research Foundation Emergency Medicine Awards Program.
