Minooee, Sonia (2025) Virtual reality at birth: a distractive tool for creating a positive birth experience. Evidence-Based Nursing. 104241. (In Press)

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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.

Item ID:	84688
Item Type:	Article (Commentary)
ISSN:	1468-9618
Keywords:	Midwifery; birth experience; virtual reality
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Copyright Information:	© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2025. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ Group.
Date Deposited:	17 Feb 2025 22:52
FoR Codes:	42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4204 Midwifery > 420401 Clinical midwifery @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2001 Clinical health > 200103 Human pain management @ 25% 20 HEALTH > 2005 Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) > 200509 Women's and maternal health @ 25% 20 HEALTH > 2003 Provision of health and support services > 200306 Midwifery @ 50%
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