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Culturally Sensitive Treatment of Caregiver Anxiety With Virtual Reality: A Prospective, Pragmatic, Randomized Study Open

Richard Jimenez, Michelle Zuniga‐Hernandez, Man Yee Suen, Ruth Feng, Kassandra Pinedo , et al. · 2025

Pediatric inpatient caregivers often experience significant anxiety. Although improving caregiver anxiety is critical for improving patient outcomes, inpatient interventions targeting patients’ families are rarely implemented. This study a…

The Physiologic Effect of Augmented Reality Simulation Versus Traditional Simulation: A Noninferiority, Randomized Controlled Trial Open

Asheen Rama, Marcos Rojas, Ellen Wang, Samuel Rodríguez, Man Yee Suen , et al. · 2025

AR simulations produced a noninferior change in parasympathetic tone compared with traditional simulations. Future investigations may explore the effectiveness of AR simulations for developing nontechnical skills during remote training. (R…

Addressing Physical Inactivity in Mexican Children: The Role of Parents and Their Physical Literacy Open

Nina Eisenburger, Edtna Jáuregui-Ulloa, Cinthia Verónica Villegas Balderrama, Karen Janeth Villegas Balderrama, Samuel Rodríguez , et al. · 2024

Introduction Childhood obesity and physical inactivity rates in Mexico are among the highest in the world. While parenting is a key factor in shaping children's physical activity behavior, there is a lack of research in this area, particul…

Molecular misconceptions: A cross-national study on university students’ understanding of the mole concept Open

Lourdes Arjona, E. García Vázquez, Luisa Morales–Maure, Abdiel Aponte, Samuel Rodríguez , et al. · 2024

This study investigates university students’ understanding of the mole concept and its implications for chemistry education, highlighting the critical role of mathematical education. A questionnaire was administered to 303 students from un…

Triple-Layer Bayesian Euclidean Curve Algorithm for Automated Ransomware Classification Open

Nathaniel Njeri, Oliver Ivanov, Samuel Rodríguez, Annabelle Richardson, Catherine Delgado · 2024

Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant threat in cybersecurity, exploiting vulnerabilities across various systems and infrastructures. The need for highly accurate, automated classification techniques has become paramount to comb…

Enhancement of Immersive Technology Use in Pediatric Health Care With Accessible, Context-Specific Training: Descriptive Feasibility Study Open

Brian Li, Brendan Fereday, Ellen Wang, Samuel Rodríguez, Karin Forssell , et al. · 2024

Background Immersive technology provides adjuncts for pediatric care. However, accessibility and inadequate training limit implementation of this technology. Standardized instruction with no-cost software licensing may improve health care …

Reducing Preoperative Caregiver Anxiety With Virtual Reality: A Pragmatic, Randomized Controlled Study Open

Ahtziri Fonseca, Daniel Qian, Ty Forbes, Brian Li, Charles Lee , et al. · 2024

Pediatric patients and their caregivers often experience perioperative anxiety. Interventions reduce caregiver anxiety improve cooperation and contribute to an improved patient experience. This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of virtu…

Augmented Reality Improves Pediatric Mask Induction: A Prospective, Matched Case-Control Study Open

Romy Yun, Emily M. He, Michelle Zuniga, Nan Guo, Ellen Wang , et al. · 2024

Introduction: Pediatric perioperative anxiety is a significant problem during mask induction for general anesthesia. Immersive technologies, such as extended reality headsets, are a promising strategy for alleviating anxiety. Our primary a…

Communication Skills Training Using Remote Augmented Reality Medical Simulation: a Feasibility and Acceptability Qualitative Study Open

Olivia Hess, Jimmy Qian, Janine Bruce, Ellen Wang, Samuel Rodríguez , et al. · 2022

Mindfulness-Based Virtual Reality Intervention for Children and Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study Open

Anava Wren, Nicole Neiman, Thomas J. Caruso, Samuel Rodríguez, Katherine Taylor , et al. · 2021

The aim of this pilot study was to assess: (1) the feasibility and acceptability of a Mindfulness-Based Virtual Reality (MBVR) intervention among children and young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and (2) the preliminary effi…

Leveraging Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to Combat Chronic Pain in Youth: Position Paper From the Interdisciplinary Network on Virtual and Augmented Technologies for Pain Management Open

Deirdre E. Logan, Laura E. Simons, Thomas J. Caruso, Jeffrey I. Gold, W Greenleaf , et al. · 2021

Background Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) interventions are emerging as promising tools in the treatment of pediatric chronic pain conditions. However, in this young field, there is little consensus to guide the process of…

Integrated eye tracking on Magic Leap One during augmented reality medical simulation: a technical report Open

Thomas J. Caruso, Olivia Hess, Kenny Roy, Ellen Wang, Samuel Rodríguez , et al. · 2021

Augmented reality (AR) has been studied as a clinical teaching tool, however eye-tracking capabilities integrated within an AR medical simulator have limited research. The recently developed Chariot Augmented Reality Medical (CHARM) simula…

Leveraging Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to Combat Chronic Pain in Youth: Position Paper From the Interdisciplinary Network on Virtual and Augmented Technologies for Pain Management (Preprint) Open

Deirdre E. Logan, Laura E. Simons, Thomas J. Caruso, Jeffrey I. Gold, W Greenleaf , et al. · 2020

BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) interventions are emerging as promising tools in the treatment of pediatric chronic pain conditions. However, in this young field, there is little consensus to guide the process o…

Virtual Reality in Pain Rehabilitation for Youth With Chronic Pain: Pilot Feasibility Study Open

Anya Griffin, Luke Wilson, Amanda B. Feinstein, Adeline Bortz, Marissa Heirich , et al. · 2020

Background In the field of pain, virtual reality (VR) technology has been increasingly common in the context of procedural pain management. As an interactive technology tool, VR has the potential to be extended beyond acute pain management…

Virtual Reality in Pain Rehabilitation for Youth With Chronic Pain: Pilot Feasibility Study (Preprint) Open

Anya Griffin, Luke Wilson, Amanda B. Feinstein, Adeline Bortz, Marissa Heirich , et al. · 2020

BACKGROUND In the field of pain, virtual reality (VR) technology has been increasingly common in the context of procedural pain management. As an interactive technology tool, VR has the potential to be extended beyond acute pain managemen…

A retrospective cohort study of predictors and interventions that influence cooperation with mask induction in children Open

Juan L. Marquez, Ellen Wang, Samuel Rodríguez, Chloe O’Connell, Farrukh Munshey , et al. · 2020

Background Uncooperative pediatric mask induction is linked to perioperative anxiety. Although some risk factors for uncooperative inductions have been reported, there are no large cohort studies that identify intrinsic patient characteris…

Retrospective Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Virtual Reality in a Pediatric Hospital Open

Thomas J. Caruso, Chloe O’Connell, Jimmy Qian, Tiffany H. Kung, Ellen Wang , et al. · 2020

Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging tool for anxiety and fear reduction in pediatric patients. VR use is facilitated by Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) at pediatric hospitals. The primary aim of this study was to retr…

Mobilization and calibration of the HTC VIVE for virtual reality physical therapy Open

Sydney Hemphill, Alan Nguyen, Samuel Rodríguez, Maria Menendez, Ellen Wang , et al. · 2020

Aims The HTC VIVE virtual reality (VR) system is a potential tool for collecting kinematic data during inpatient and outpatient physical therapy (PT). When validated against research-grade systems, the VIVE has a reported translational err…

The Precision Portrait Open

Samuel Rodríguez, Nick Love · 2018

The Precision Portrait is a mixed-media portrait illustrating the future of precision medicine and its ethical challenges.

A Retrospective Review of a Bed-mounted Projection System for Managing Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety Open

Thomas J. Caruso, Jeremy H. Tsui, Ellen Wang, David Scheinker, Paul J. Sharek , et al. · 2018

Introduction: Most children undergoing anesthesia experience significant preoperative anxiety. We developed a bedside entertainment and relaxation theater (BERT) as an alternative to midazolam for appropriate patients undergoing anesthesia…

Provider-controlled virtual reality experience may adjust for cognitive load during vascular access in pediatric patients Open

Justin C. Yuan, Samuel Rodríguez, Thomas J. Caruso, Jeremy H. Tsui · 2017

Interactive video game built for mask induction in pediatric patients Open

Samuel Rodríguez, Jeremy H. Tsui, Samuel Y. Jiang, Thomas J. Caruso · 2017

Contralateral osteotomy of the pedicle and posterolateral elements for en bloc resection: a technique for oncological resection of posterolateral spinal tumors Open

Viren S. Vasudeva, Alexander E. Ropper, Samuel Rodríguez, Kyle Wu, H. John · 2016

En bloc resection of tumors involving the spinal column is technically challenging and is associated with high morbidity to the patient due to the proximity of critical neurological and vascular structures and the destabilizing nature of t…

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