Burns Multiple
Conditions
Brief summary
For children with burn injuries, changing their dressings can be one of the most traumatising experiences of their treatment journey. This process is not only distressing for the children but also for their parents and the healthcare professionals involved. Current methods to reduce this trauma include the use of play therapists, but such resources are often limited. There is good evidence that Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can help by providing a distracting and immersive environment that eases pain and fear. However, no studies have yet compared these two modern technologies to see which is more effective
Interventions
DEVICEParticipants randomised to wear AR headset
Participants will use an AR headset that employs a distraction game specifically designed for children and young adults undergoing painful procedures.
DEVICEParticipants randomised to wear VR headset
Participants will utilise a VR headset, running a calming virtual environment or an interactive game during the dressing change.
Sponsors
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* • Participants presenting with guardians with parental responsibility, who are willing and able to consent to recruitment. * Aged 4-17 years * Presenting with burns requiring a dressing change, on their first attendance to the burns clinic. * Participating child is able to complete the FACES Pain Scale
Exclusion criteria
* • Children aged 4 or below * Those with severe cognitive impairment, visual disorders, facial burns or other conditions preventing the safe use of VR/AR technology. * Previous 'cybersickness' symptoms (nausea, dizziness).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| determine the relative performance | 2 hours | To determine the relative performance of AR and VR in pain and anxiety control during burns dressings changes in comparison to standard of care. Objective measures: Pulse rate, Respiratory rate |
Contacts
Primary ContactAkshat Sawhney, MBBS BSc MRCS
Backup ContactJames Cooper, BSc, MSc
Outcome results
None listed