The Analgesic Effect of Extended Reality ( <scp>XR</scp> ) on Acute and Postoperative Pain in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

This meta-analysis found no significant analgesic effect of VR on acute or postoperative pain in children. However, moderate effect sizes were observed, but the lack of statistical significance indicates that XR interventions require further investigation in pediatric pain management. Future research should prioritize pain as a primary endpoint and assess the effects of VR type, timing, and age on acute pain using validated measures.