A aplicação da realidade virtual no alívio da dor e da ansiedade na oncologia pediátrica

Objective. To investigate the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in managing pain and anxiety in pediatric oncology patients, identifying its effects, forms of application, and contributions to humanized care. Method. A scoping review (PRISMA-ScR) investigated the use of Virtual Reality in managing pain and anxiety in pediatric oncology. The PCC search in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases used terms verified in MeSH. Specific inclusion criteria (2015–2025, free access, English/Spanish/Portuguese languages, age group 6–18 years) and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in 5 articles out of 532. The selection was conducted independently. Results. Of the five included studies, four were randomized clinical trials (80%) and one was an observational study (20%). All reported a significant reduction in pain and anxiety scores compared with standard care. Conclusions. VR proves to be a promising, effective, and safe non-pharmacological strategy for managing pain and anxiety in pediatric oncology, contributing to more humanized care practices. Future studies should expand the number of participants and explore optimized interventions, including resources like biofeedback.