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This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality in enhancing perioperative outcomes.

Virtual reality in perioperative medicine: An evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic review and meta-analysis show VR reduces anxiety and pain in surgical patients, suggesting significant benefits.

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality in enhancing perioperative outcomes.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of peer-reviewed studies
Included studies comparing VR interventions to standard care in surgical patients
Performed data extraction and risk assessment using standardized tools
Analyzed continuous outcomes using mean differences and standardized mean differences
VR interventions reduced perioperative anxiety significantly, with a mean difference of −1.53 on the visual analogue scale
Demonstrated a modest impact on postoperative pain reduction, mean difference of −0.67
Improved patient satisfaction with a standardized mean difference of 0.70
Immersive VR modalities were most effective, particularly in minor procedures and with children
No significant adverse events were reported

Gupta et al. (2026) studied this question.

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