Virtual Reality Distraction Technique to Improve Chest Burns With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

"The Oculus Rift's (Lenovo, Beijing, China) Fujii - Mystical Journey was the game played by the VRD group on a tablet. The game is a peaceful, ethereal voyage that passes through several surreal, natural locations.~The game combines elements of adventure, agriculture and revitalizing music. It alternates between outdoor exploration and inventive gardening. Players explore three different magical biomes. The life force in each biome is restored by interacting with the plants and animals there."

The patients of the control group performed Progressive muscle relaxation technique, a relaxation technique used to control pain. It is believed that anxiety-inducing thoughts result in muscle tension and hence muscle relaxation can reduce anxiety. The relaxation technique consisted of tensing and relaxing different muscles, starting from the toes and finally involving muscles of the head and neck. It was recommended that this be done in a peaceful, distraction-free environment. The muscle groups were tensed for a period of 5 seconds and then relaxed for 30 seconds.