Changes in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Scores for the Augmented Reality Group Between Survey Points by Body Part
postoperative pain, pain
Analyses were performed using analysis of variance. .To determine whether the AR intervention influenced postoperative pain or narcotic use, patients were asked their pain levels as well as narcotic use both on postoperative day 1 and at the time of the postoperative appointment (7 to 10 days after surgery). There were no significant differences between groups with respect to postoperative pain or narcotic pill use on postoperative day 1 or at the time of the postoperative appointment (eTable in Among patients who underwent the AR intervention, 42 patients were additionally asked about their overall experience with the AR application. Most patients either agreed or strongly agreed that they enjoyed the AR experience (30 patients [71.4%]), would recommend the experience (29 patients [69.0%]), and would do it again (28 patients [66.7%]) (