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. 2018 Sep;44(6):1403-1416.
doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2017.11.002. Epub 2018 Feb 1.

Virtual Reality in the treatment of burn patients: A systematic review

Soliane Scapin  1 , Maria Elena Echevarría-Guanilo  2 , Paulo Roberto Boeira Fuculo Junior  3 , Natália Gonçalves  2 , Patrícia Kuerten Rocha  2 , Rebeca Coimbra  2
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Virtual Reality in the treatment of burn patients: A systematic review

Soliane Scapin et al. Burns. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Aim: To identify studies that approach immersive virtual realities and its main effects in the treatment of burn patients in the context of the scientific world of literature.

Methods: A systematic review following the steps of Cochrane. The search was conducted in eight databases between May and August 2016.

Results: 34 studies were analyzed, including 23 randomized clinical trials. VR was applied using three-dimensional features and video games. The findings demonstrate the association of this technology with increased enjoyment and the reduction of pain, anxiety and stress during dressing changes and also during physical rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Few side effects have been reported.

Conclusion: VR is a complementary drug strategy that has proven beneficial results in the treatment of burn patients.

Keywords: Burns; Implosive therapy; Virtual Reality exposure therapy.

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