Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jul 2018
Comparative StudyUse of Virtual Reality to Distract From Pain and Anxiety.
To determine the effects of a virtual reality intervention on pain and anxiety in patients undergoing a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedure. ⋯ Virtual reality goggles may be a feasible, noninvasive alternative to traditional pharmacologic treatment. The cost of any intervention would need to be considered. Virtual reality should be researched and adapted to benefit patients in appropriate settings.