Virtual reality distraction for patients to relieve pain and discomfort during colonoscopy

Background and study aims Colonoscopy is an invasive procedure that may cause patients pain and discomfort. Routine use of sedation, while effective, is expensive and requires logistical planning. Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive, three-dimensional experiences that distract the attention and mi...

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Main Authors: Govert Veldhuijzen, Nienke J.M. Klaassen, Richard J.A. Van Wezel, Joost P.H. Drenth, Aura A. Van Esch
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2020-06-01
Series:Endoscopy International Open
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-1178-9289
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