Phelan, I., Furniss, P., Fehily, O. et al. (4 more authors) (2019) A mixed-methods investigation into the acceptability, usability and perceived effectiveness of active and passive virtual reality scenarios in managing pain under experimental conditions. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 40 (1). pp. 85-90. ISSN 1559-047X
Abstract
Burns patients often suffer excruciating pain during clinical procedures, even with analgesia. Virtual Reality as an adjunct to pharmacological therapy has proved promising in the management of burn pain. More evidence is needed regarding specific forms of Virtual Reality. This mixed-method study examined the impact of active and passive Virtual Reality scenarios in experimental conditions, gathering data relating to user experience, acceptability and effectiveness in managing pain. Four scenarios were developed or selected following a consultative workshop with burns survivors and clinicians. Each was trialled using a cold pressor test with 15 University students. Data were gathered regarding pain threshold and tolerance at baseline and during each exposure. Short interviews were conducted afterwards. The two active scenarios were ranked highest and significantly extended participants pain threshold and tolerance times compared to passive and baseline conditions. Passive scenarios offered little distraction and relief from pain. Active scenarios were perceived to be engaging, challenging, distracting and immersive. They reduced subjective awareness of pain, though suggestions were made for further improvements. Results suggested that active Virtual Reality was acceptable and enjoyable as a means of helping to control experimental pain. Following suggested improvements, scenarios should now be tested in the clinical environment.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 American Burn Association. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Burn Care and Research. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Burn pain; Anxiety; Wound care; Virtual reality; Mixed methods |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2018 09:54 |
Last Modified: | 08 Nov 2019 11:33 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press (OUP) |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1093/jbcr/iry052 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:135976 |