Virtual reality as an analgesic for acute and chronic pain in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Previous studies have shown that virtual reality (VR) is effective in reducing acute and chronic pain both in adults and in children. Given the emergence of new VR technology, and the growing body of research surrounding VR and pain management, an updated systematic review is warranted. The purpose of this systematic review is to compare the effectiveness of VR in reducing acute and chronic pain in adults.