Gurney Journey: Virtual Reality Distraction
The aim of this study is to determine whether a software virtual reality (VR) program provided during transportation to anesthesia induction reduces anxiety before the procedure, and compliance in pediatric patients. This study aims to measure the anxiety of patients as they arrive before their procedure, when parting from their parents for transportation to the procedure room, and when anesthesia is provided. Compliance during anesthesia induction will also be monitored. Participants will be randomly placed into to one of two groups. Group 1 will receive standard care from a Certified Child Life Specialist prior to their surgery. Group 2 will receive standard care from a Certified Child Life Specialist and distraction with a novel virtual reality software program.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Ages 5-17 years old. Patients undergoing general anesthesia with mask induction for dental procedures.  Exclusion Criteria:  Cognitive impairment that will impact the use of the VR headset or interaction with the game. Participants who cannot comfortably wear the VR headset. Visual impairment that would hinder use of software program. Patients receiving general anesthesia via IV. Parent accompanies patient back for anesthesia induction. - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 5 Years - MaximumAge: 17 Years - StdAgeList: Child