RecruitingACTRN12611000913976

The Impact Pain, Anxiety and Stress Levels Have on Acute Burn Wound Healing in Children

A prospective randomised control trial in children 4-12 years with an acute burn injury will determine the effect of the Ditto (Trademark(TM)) virtual reality-based intervention on time to healing (re-epithelialisation) when compared to standard practice (e.g. parental soothing, toys, books, TV).


Sponsor

Diversionary Therapy Technologies

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Aug 9, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

To determine whether the use of the Ditto(TM) device (a virtual reality based portable console, involving procedural preparation and distraction), used during acute burn wound care procedures with children 4-12 years, will result in reduced pain levels, stress levels and anxiety. In addition, determine whether its use will improve the wound healing of children with acute burns compared to standard practice.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 4 YearssMax Age: 12 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether using a virtual reality distraction device (called Ditto) during burn wound care procedures reduces pain and anxiety in young children with burns. Burn dressing changes can be very painful and frightening for children. The Ditto device provides engaging visual and audio content to distract the child during the procedure. Researchers will also track whether distraction affects how quickly the burn heals. You may be eligible if: - Your child is between 4 and 12 years old - Your child is an outpatient with an acute burn injury - The burn covers less than 15% of the body surface area - This is the first dressing change for the burn You may NOT be eligible if: - Your child does not speak English - Your child has a cognitive impairment - Your child has a significant visual or hearing impairment - Your child has autism spectrum disorder or another illness in addition to the burn - Your child is receiving sedation (midazolam or Entonox) - The child is known to child protection services or has been reported for suspected abuse Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

At every dressing change, before the wound care procedure, the child engages in the procedural preparation story called "Bobby gets a burn" on the Ditto(TM) device. This takes place in the waiting ar

At every dressing change, before the wound care procedure, the child engages in the procedural preparation story called "Bobby gets a burn" on the Ditto(TM) device. This takes place in the waiting area during the 20 minute waiting period for medication to take effect. Then in the treatment room, during wound care procedures the child is distracted through engagement in touch and find stories or games on the Ditto(TM). The child begins to use the distraction phase of the Ditto just before the nurse commences the wound care procedures and continues to engage in games/stories until the completion of the wound care procedures. This is repeated at every dressing change until healing.


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Australia

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