Publications by authors named "Brian S-K Li"
Background: Virtual reality (VR) technologies have demonstrated therapeutic usefulness across a variety of health care settings. However, graduate medical education (GME) trainee perspectives on VR acceptability and usability are limited. The behavioral intentions of GME trainees with regard to VR as an anxiolytic tool have not been characterized through a theoretical framework of technology adoption.
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- - The study aimed to evaluate anesthesiologists' acceptance of virtual reality (VR) for reducing patient anxiety before surgery using a technology acceptance model (TAM).
- - Researchers surveyed 109 anesthesiologists about their attitudes and beliefs towards a VR application, determining factors like perceived usefulness, ease of use, and enjoyment as key predictors of their willingness to adopt this technology.
- - Results showed that younger anesthesiologists found VR easier to use, and overall, perceptions of usefulness and enjoyment greatly influenced their intention to use and purchase the VR tool, while factors like past experience and price did not.
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- Hospitalized children and their caregivers often face anxiety, and using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce this stress, but the effectiveness of different software design elements remains unclear.
- A study involving 202 participants evaluated how aspects like fictional environments and graphics quality influence feelings of awe and overall engagement with a custom VR application.
- Results showed that fictional settings increased awe in pediatric patients, while high-quality graphics were more effective for adult caregivers, and all measures of awe positively correlated with engagement. Future research will look into additional VR design elements.
Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in adolescents, adults, and older adults: A report from the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Pennsylvania.
J Am Dent Assoc
February 2024
Background: A panel convened by the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Pennsylvania conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses and formulated evidence-based recommendations for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain after simple and surgical tooth extraction(s) and for the temporary management (ie, definitive dental treatment not immediately available) of toothache associated with pulp and periapical diseases in adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Types Of Studies Reviewed: The panel conducted 4 systematic reviews to determine the effect of opioid and nonopioid analgesics, local anesthetics, corticosteroids, and topical anesthetics on acute dental pain. The panel used the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach to assess the certainty of the evidence and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation Evidence-to-Decision Framework to formulate recommendations.
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- Pediatric patients and their caregivers often face anxiety during surgery, and reducing caregiver anxiety can enhance patient cooperation and overall experience.
- A study tested the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) mindfulness meditation to lower caregiver anxiety compared to standard care, measuring anxiety levels with Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A) and other tools.
- Results showed that caregivers using VR reported significantly lower anxiety levels and higher satisfaction than those in the standard care group, suggesting VR mindfulness is a safe and effective intervention in pediatric healthcare.
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- The study aimed to evaluate a new technology acceptance model (TAM) for virtual reality (VR) in healthcare, focusing on pediatric health providers' intentions to use VR as a tool for reducing anxiety in hospitalized kids.
- Healthcare providers experienced VR as an anxiolytic during minor procedures and filled out surveys on their attitudes and behaviors toward adopting the technology.
- Results showed that factors like perceived usefulness and enjoyment of VR strongly predicted providers' intention to use VR, while age, past experiences, and cost did not significantly affect their usage intentions, indicating potential widespread adoption in pediatric care.
Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in children: A report from the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania.
J Am Dent Assoc
September 2023
Background: A guideline panel convened by the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs, American Dental Association Science and Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania conducted a systematic review and meta-analyses and formulated evidence-based recommendations for the pharmacologic management of acute dental pain after 1 or more simple and surgical tooth extractions and the temporary management of toothache (that is, when definitive dental treatment not immediately available) associated with pulp and furcation or periapical diseases in children (< 12 years).
Types Of Studies Reviewed: The authors conducted a systematic review to determine the effect of analgesics and corticosteroids in managing acute dental pain. They used the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach to assess the certainty of the evidence and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation Evidence to Decision framework to formulate recommendations.