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This extensive network meta-analysis comprising 49 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluated digital health interventions in pediatric perioperative care and revealed that virtual reality (VR), 2-dimensional (2D) videos, and 2D games significantly reduce preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain, while also improving induction compliance in children undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.
These findings support integrating digital distraction tools into standard pediatric perioperative protocols to enhance patient experience and potentially improve clinical outcomes.
