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Aug 17, 2010

A randomized, controlled trial of immersive virtual reality analgesia

A randomized, controlled trial of immersive virtual reality analgesia, during physical therapy for pediatric burns. Burns . 2010 Aug 6; Authors: Schmitt YS, Hoffman HG, Blough DK, Patterson DR, Jensen MP, Soltani M, Carrougher GJ, Nakamura D, Sharar SR This randomized, controlled, within-subjects (crossover design) study examined the effects of immersive virtual reality as an adjunctive analgesic technique for hospitalized pediatric burn inpatients undergoing painful physical therapy. Fifty-four subjects (6-19 years old) performed range-of-motion exercises under a therapist's...

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Jun 23, 2010

Virtual reality hypnosis for pain associated with recovery from physical trauma

Virtual reality hypnosis for pain associated with recovery from physical trauma. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2010 Jul;58(3):288-300 Authors: Patterson DR, Jensen MP, Wiechman SA, Sharar SR Pain following traumatic injuries is common, can impair injury recovery and is often inadequately treated. In particular, the role of adjunctive nonpharmacologic analgesic techniques is unclear. The...

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