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Virtual Reality-Based Transitional Care for ICU Survivors
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based transitional care program for adult survivors of intensive care unit (ICU) care. ICU survivors frequently experience relocation stress, anxiety, pain, and physiological instability after transfer from the ICU to general wards, which may increase the risk of unplanned ICU readmission. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard transitional care or additional VR-based intervention sessions during their ICU stay. The VR intervention is designed to provide psychological support, environmental orientation, and stress reduction. Primary outcomes include short-term physiological indicators within 48 hours after ICU transfer. Secondary outcomes include pain, relocation stress, and unplanned ICU readmission within 7 days.
Official title: Impact of a Virtual Reality-Based Transitional Care Program on Heart Rate Variability, Pain, Relocation Stress, and Unplanned ICU Readmission Among Adult ICU Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2026-03-09
Completion Date
2027-02
Last Updated
2026-03-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Virtual Reality-Based Transitional Care
Participants assigned to this arm will receive three structured virtual reality (VR) sessions during their ICU stay in addition to standard transitional care. Each VR session is designed to provide environmental orientation, psychological support, and stress reduction through immersive audiovisual content. The intervention aims to improve short-term physiological stability and reduce relocation stress following ICU transfer.
Locations (2)
MacKay Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan
MacKay Memorial Hospital, Tamsui Branch
New Taipei City, Taiwan