Anna Server

Dr. Anna Server

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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ASAnna Server
Anna Server
SDSonsoles Cepeda Diez
Sonsoles Cepeda Diez
Carlos Suso-RiberaCarlos Suso-Ribera
Carlos Suso-Ribera
SKSara Guila Fidel Kinori
Sara Guila Fidel Kinori
Diana CastillaDiana Castilla
Diana Castilla
AGAzucena García-Palacios
Azucena García-Palacios
Background/Objectives: This feasibility study explores the use of virtual reality (VR) as an adjunct therapy during capsaicin administration for individuals with chronic neuropathic pain. Chronic neuropathic pain poses significant management challenges due to its complex biopsychosocial nature. This study aimed to assess the acceptability, usability, and preliminary effectiveness of VR in reducing pain, anxiety, aversiveness, and rumination during painful procedures. Methods: A total of 24 patients participated in the study and received either capsaicin treatment with VR (n = 12) or treatment as usual (n = 12). The VR group engaged with “SnowWorld”, an immersive, interactive environment designed to promote distraction and relaxation. Outcomes including pain (average and worst), aversiveness, rumination, and anxiety, were assessed via 11-point scales. Results: Participants in the VR condition reported significantly lower scores for worst pain (2.83 vs. 6.33), average pain (2.08 vs. 5.42), aversiveness (1.50 vs. 6.08), rumination (1.17 vs. 5.75), and anxiety (0.83 vs. 5.17) compared to the controls (all p < 0.001). Participants reported high satisfaction regarding the VR experience, noting its immersive nature and ease of use. The qualitative feedback highlighted the VR’s ability to foster relaxation and distraction during capsaicin administration. Conclusions: These findings support the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of VR as an adjunctive tool for acute pain management during capsaicin treatment. Further studies with larger samples are warranted to confirm these effects and explore long-term outcomes.

23 October 2023 in Revista Española de Anestesiología y Reanimación
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ASAnna Server
Anna Server
VSV. Sánchez
V. Sánchez
ESE. Schmucker
E. Schmucker
ÁMÁ. Mesas
Á. Mesas
JMJ. Medel
J. Medel

18 September 2024 in Clinical Anatomy
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ABAndré P. Boezaart
André P. Boezaart
ASAnna Server
Anna Server
STShane Tubbs
Shane Tubbs
ACAna Carrera
Ana Carrera
FRFrancisco Reina
Francisco Reina
MRMiguel A. Reina
Miguel A. Reina

31 December 2024 in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
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ABAndre Boezaart
Andre Boezaart
MRMiguel A. Reina
Miguel A. Reina
GMGraeme McLeod
Graeme McLeod
DNDihan Van Niekerk
Dihan Van Niekerk
ASAnna Server
Anna Server
XSXavier Sala-Blanch
Xavier Sala-Blanch