Virtual Reality Water Friendly Wound Care

Using virtual reality as a form of distraction during a painful burn wound care procedure in
addition to pain medication.The aim of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial
of Virtual Reality as a means to reduce pain during wound care in patients hospitalized for
their burn injuries at Harborview Medical Center Burn Center, and Shriners Hospitals for
Children in Galveston, Texas.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age greater than or equal to 8 years

- Compliant and able to complete questionnaires

- No history of psychiatric disorder

- Not demonstrating delirium, psychosis or any form of Organic Brain Disorder

- Able to communicate verbally

- English-speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

- Age less than 8 years

- Not capable of indicating pain intensity

- Not capable of filling out study measures

- Evidence of traumatic brain injury

- History of psychiatric disorder

- Demonstrating delirium, psychosis or any form of Organic Brain Disorder and associated
memory problems

- Unable to communicate orally

- Receiving prophylaxis for alcohol or drug withdrawal

- Developmental disability

- Any face/head/neck injuries that interfere with the use of Virtual Reality equipment

- Non-English Speaking

- Extreme susceptibility to motion sickness

- Seizure history