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Using Augmented Reality to Reduce Fear and Promote Cooperation During Pediatric Otolaryngologic Procedures
Author(s) -
Caruso Thomas J.,
Madill Martine,
Sidell Douglas,
Meister Kara,
Wang Ellen,
Menendez Maria,
Kist Madison N.,
Rodriguez Samuel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.29098
Subject(s) - anxiety , medicine , medical emergency , psychiatry
This case series examines interactive AR during minor otolaryngologic procedures. Although VR has been successfully used for pediatric vascular access, removing children from comforting people in the real world has resulted in patient anxiety. AR offers a potential advantage, utilizing distracting holographic images when patients maintain eye contact with parents. The primary objective was to determine the effect of AR on fear during pediatric otolaryngologic procedures. Secondary objectives included evaluating pain; procedure compliance; and patient, parent and physician attitudes toward AR, as well as assessing the feasibility of adding AR to a busy outpatient otolaryngologic clinic. Laryngoscope , 131:E1342–E1344, 2021