Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Pain Relief in Procedures Related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Immersive VR technology appears effective for reducing pain and anxiety during obstetric and gynaecological procedures, particularly during childbirth, despite substantial statistical heterogeneity. Further research is needed to optimise implementation strategies and establish clinical practice guidelines.
Authors
- Michael P. Rimmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3295-8753)
- Teh JJ
- Adam Koczoski
- Bassel H Al Wattar
- Trisha Valencia
- Filipa Campos
Institutions
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (GB)
- MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (GB)
- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.70194
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00