This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of Virtual Reality (VR) and tablet-based distraction techniques on children's behavioral distress during urinary catheterization, compared with a control group receiving standard care. Urinary catheterization is a painful and distressing procedure for children that requires effective non-pharmacological interventions to manage anxiety and pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: VR distraction, tablet-based distraction, or control. The findings of this study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of digital distraction methods in reducing behavioral distress and improving the overall experience for pediatric patients undergoing invasive procedures at specialized pediatric centers.
Age: Children aged 6 to 16 years.
Procedure: Children undergoing urinary catheterization at the Children's Welfare Teaching Hospital.
Cognitive Status: Children with normal cognitive development and the ability to follow instructions.
Sensory Ability: Children with normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing.
Medical History: History of epilepsy, seizures, or severe motion sickness (VR safety).
Emergency Cases: Children requiring urgent/emergency catheterization.
Disabilities: Children with intellectual disabilities or significant physical impairments.
nibras mohammed kadhim
Lead sponsor
University of Baghdad
Sponsor institution