Audiovisual Virtual Reality Distraction in Reduction of Pain and Anxiety Intention in Post-operative Patients: A Review Study

Maryo Yonatan Sengkeh; Nur Chayati

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.5728

Authors

Maryo Yonatan Sengkeh Master of Nursing Program, Postgraduate Program, Muhammadiyah University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Nur Chayati Master of Nursing Program, Postgraduate Program, Muhammadiyah University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.5728

Keywords:

postoperative, distraction, virtual reality, pain, anxiety

Abstract

BACKGROUND: After surgery, patients could show psychological complaints such as worry, anxiety, pain, and depression. This condition could last for weeks and interfere with recovery, both psychologically and physiologically, if it is not getting proper and fast treatment. Patient relaxation may reduce post-operative pain, increase overall healing, and prevent hematoma and other complications.

AIM: This study aims to know the effect of virtual reality (VR) audiovisual distraction on decreasing pain intensity and anxiety of post-operative patients.

METHODS: This research was a literature review. The research source was taken from several databases, Google Scholar, EBSCO, PubMed, and ProQuest, with the keyword “audiovisual; VR; distraction; pain; anxiety, and post-operative.” From the Google Scholar database, it was found 6060 articles, EBSCO found 194, PubMed found 50, and ProQuest 47. After going through the selection process, nine articles were found to meet the inclusion criteria.

RESULTS: Audiovisual distraction has a positive influence on pain relief and anxiety in post-operative patients. The transfer of pain could be done with a distraction method that diverts the patient’s attention to other more comfortable and pleasant feelings.

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