Virtual reality at birth: a distractive tool for creating a positive birth experience

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Minooee, Sonia
Abstract

[Extract] Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated environment used as an effective pain control option during various medical procedures and painful experiences. Positive outcomes have been reported from applying VR, as a non-pharmacological distraction technique, during labour and birth to reduce pain and anxiety and to improve overall birth satisfaction.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

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Evidence-Based Nursing

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1468-9618

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BMJ

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10.1136/ebnurs-2024-104241