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Oncol Nurs Forum2018;45(4):545-552.July 2, 2018Comparative Study

Use of Virtual Reality to Distract From Pain and Anxiety.

Catherine Glennon1, Susan F McElroy2, Lynne M Connelly3, Lisa Mische Lawson4, Abigail M Bretches5, Allyson R Gard6, Lexsie R Newcomer7
1University of Kansas Cancer Center.
2Children's Mercy Hospital.
3University of Saint Mary.
4Kansas Medical Center.
5Blue Valley School District.
6Aegis Therapies.
7Quantum Health Professionals.
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of a virtual reality intervention on pain and anxiety in patients undergoing a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedure. SAMPLE & SETTING: 97 adults in an outpatient cancer center in the midwestern United States. METHODS & VARIABLES: In this quasiexperimental study, participants were assigned to either the experimental group (use of virtual reality…

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