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This study is testing whether a short virtual reality experience can help preschool children feel less anxious before a routine doctor's checkup. Half of the children will wear a VR headset to take a 3-minute virtual tour of the clinic they're about to visit — seeing the waiting area, meeting the doctor, and what to expect during the exam — while the other half will just wait normally. The researchers will measure whether the virtual tour helps children stay calmer, cry less, and makes the actual exam easier for both the child and the doctor.
Many young children feel scared or stressed before medical exams, which can make the visit harder for everyone involved. This study explores whether letting children preview what will happen using virtual reality might help them feel more prepared and less anxious when the real exam begins.
If your child is chosen for the VR group, they will put on a simple VR headset (like a smartphone holder) and watch a 3-minute video tour of the actual clinic before their checkup. If your child is in the regular group, they will wait in the usual way. Either way, researchers will measure your child's anxiety and stress during the actual exam — watching their behavior, checking heart rate and breathing, and asking you and the doctor about the experience.
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