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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 m...

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Autores principales: Veldhuijzen, Govert, Klaassen, Nienke J.M., Van Wezel, Richard J.A., Drenth, Joost P.H., Van Esch, Aura A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: © Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2020
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7326580/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32626819
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1178-9289