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Published on in Vol 23, No 9 (2021): September

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Virtual Reality Tour to Reduce Perioperative Anxiety in an Operating Setting Before Anesthesia: Randomized Clinical Trial

Virtual Reality Tour to Reduce Perioperative Anxiety in an Operating Setting Before Anesthesia: Randomized Clinical Trial

Virtual Reality Tour to Reduce Perioperative Anxiety in an Operating Setting Before Anesthesia: Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors of this article:

Lina Vogt1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Martin Klasen1 Author Orcid Image ;   Rolf Rossaint2 Author Orcid Image ;   Ute Goeretz1 Author Orcid Image ;   Peter Ebus3 Author Orcid Image ;   Sasa Sopka1, 2 Author Orcid Image
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