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 mi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/a-1178-9289 |