Preoperative virtual reality education for children undergoing surgery: a randomized controlled trial (opens in new tab)

Surgical procedures cause significant stress for children and their caregivers. Virtual reality (VR) may reduce perioperative fear and physiological stress by delivering engaging, preparatory information. This study aimed to determine the effect of a VR-delivered animated educational video on perioperative anxiety and fear in children and their mothers. This randomized controlled study was conducted with a total of 60 children aged 7–13 years and their mothers who underwent day surgery at a t...