Effects of analgesics and virtual reality therapy on patients' pain and anxiety in changing dressing

Abstract

There was used composite approach to pain control in deep skin damage patients, but still more than 50% patients complain that pain control is unsatisfactory. The result showed that combine use of analgesics and VR therapy is more effective than use analgesics only on pain relieving during wound dressings change.

Authors

Yi-Kang Wan
Chen-Xi Lin
Jen-Jiuan Liaw

Author Details

Yi-Kang Wan, RN, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan; Chen-Xi Lin, RN, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Jen-Jiuan Liaw, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Anxiety, Pain, Virtual Reality Therapy

Recommended Citation

Wan, Yi-Kang; Lin, Chen-Xi; and Liaw, Jen-Jiuan, "Effects of analgesics and virtual reality therapy on patients' pain and anxiety in changing dressing" (2018). INRC (Congress). 191.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/191

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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