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This review aims to assess the effectiveness of VR-based interventions for reducing anxiety and pain in surgical patients and enhancing patient education.

July 11, 2026Open Access

Virtual Reality Interventions for Pain, Anxiety, and Pre Operative Education in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review

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This review aims to assess the effectiveness of VR-based interventions for reducing anxiety and pain in surgical patients and enhancing patient education.
Conducted a systematic review of studies published from 2023 to 2026, including randomized controlled trials and pilot studies.
Search executed across major electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar to identify eligible studies.
Included ten studies involving children and adults that examined VR interventions in perioperative settings.
Most studies showed significant reductions in perioperative anxiety levels, with some also reporting decreased pain perception.
Interventions combining VR with educational or mindfulness components yielded the most consistent improvements.
Strong effects were particularly noted in pediatric patients and those undergoing surgery for the first time.

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Systematic review evaluates VR's impact on pain and anxiety in surgical patients, suggesting benefits for perioperative care.

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Momoh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51df22c18d7f28ca500781 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21272436

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Virtual Reality Interventions for Pain, Anxiety, and Pre Operative Education in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review

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