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Impact of Relaxation Sessions Using a Virtual Reality Application on the Sleep Quality of Caregivers Working Night Shifts
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne
Summary
This project aims to evaluate the impact of relaxation sessions conducted using a virtual reality device on the sleep quality of night-shift healthcare workers. The intervention specifically targets the immediate post-night-shift period, a critical time for recovery, by offering immersive guided relaxation experiences designed to reduce anxiety and promote both mental and physiological relaxation.
Official title: Impact of Using a Virtual Reality Application on the Sleep Quality of Caregivers Working Night Shifts
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2027-05-01
Last Updated
2026-02-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Arm 1: Experimental (VR) Intervention: Virtual reality sessions
During the virtual reality period (1 month), the participant receives a VR headset and an actigrapher, provided by a Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP). A training session is organized and scheduled following enrollment. The participant will keep the VR headset and actigrapher at home for one month. The devices will be collected by the night shift supervisor at the end of the usage period. A paper sleep diary will be provided to assess sleep quality.
Arm 2: Control (No VR / Standard Care)
Intervention: No virtual reality or standard care Description: Participants do not undergo virtual reality sessions during this period. The sleep-wake rhythm will be analyzed using an actimeter.