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Virtual Reality-Driven Intervention for Alleviating Pain in Pediatric Patients

C.E AkunyiliDepartment of Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka, NigeriaE.A OkekeDepartment of Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka, NigeriaI.J EzikaDepartment of Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka, NigeriaD.O OyekaDepartment of Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria

Vol 6 No 12 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2022 | Pages: 341-346

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 28-12-2022

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Abstract

Endorphins are the natural painkillers produced by the body. They are released by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. They are produced by the body during pleasurable activities and other activities such as exercise, meditation, laughter etc. In this work, these conditions are created by a virtual reality (VR) environment and employed to create a distraction which is a very effective and efficient way of managing pain. This distraction in combination with the release if the endorphins, is expected to have an effect on the sensation of pains in pediatric patients. This study develops a VR system and investigates the effectiveness of virtual reality distraction and no distraction at all in reducing pain and anxiety during a medical procedure in a pediatric population. Pediatric patients aged 4 – 10 were examined for validation of the system and they showed varying degrees of pain relief.

Keywords

Pain, Virtual Reality, Pediatric Care, Pain Management, Assistive Technologies


Citation of this Article

C.E Akunyili, E.A Okeke, I.J Ezika, & D.O Oyeka, “Virtual Reality-Driven Intervention for Alleviating Pain in Pediatric Patients” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 12, pp 341-346, December 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.612063

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