A Scoping Review of Audiovisual DistractionTechniques Among Children in Reducing InvasiveProcedure Pain

Unpad and UI Research Highlights the Power of Audiovisual Distraction for Pediatric Pain Relief

A scoping review led by Gusgus Ghraha Ramdhanie, M.Kep, Ns,Sp.Kep.An from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, in collaboration withUniversitas Padjadjaran Hospital and Universitas Indonesia, found that audiovisual distraction, such as virtual reality, cartoons, and music, effectively reduces pain and anxiety in children undergoing invasive procedures. By reviewing 15 international studies, the research confirms that this non-pharmacological approach is simple, affordable, and highly impactful.

This innovation contributes directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It supports SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting safe and inclusive care strategies that improve the quality of pediatric health services. It also advances SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by offering equitable solutions for pain management, particularly in low-resource settings where pharmacological interventions may be limited.

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