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The Effects of 360-degree Virtual Reality on Pre-procedural Anxiety in Patients Awaiting Elective Cardiac Surgery Involving a Sternotomy
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Summary
Rationale: Patients awaiting cardiac surgery can experience pre-procedural anxiety. This anxiety is associated with increased analgesic needs, increased risk of mortality and prolonged recovery time. Adequate patient education can help diminish pre-procedural anxiety and minimize postoperative complications. Recent studies have demonstrated that Virtual Reality (VR) can function as a useful tool to diminish pre-procedural anxiety in several medical fields. Especially 360 degree VR could familiarize patients with their clinical pathway. Nevertheless, limited to no research on the application of 360 degree VR has been conducted in the context of cardiothoracic surgery yet. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the effects and possible benefits of 360 degree VR on pre-procedural anxiety in patients awaiting elective cardiac surgery involving a sternotomy, compared to standard forms of patient education. Study design: Single-center, randomized controlled trial Study population: Patients aged 18 or older awaiting elective cardiac surgery involving a sternotomy.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-07-01
Completion Date
2024-12
Last Updated
2024-07-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
360-degree Virtual Reality Patient Tour
A 360-degree video that encompasses the entire clinical pathway. Patients are able to familiarize themselves with the hospital settings (nursery ward, operating room, intensive care unit).
State Trait Anxiety Inventory
Spielberger's State Trait Anxiety Inventory provides insight in the presence of anxiety.
Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale
This validated questionnaire provides insight in the presence of anxiety. It also measures the need for information.
Locations (1)
Academic Medical Center
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands