Efficacy of virtual reality in alleviating post-ICU syndrome symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

IF 3 3区医学 Q1 NURSING

Nursing in Critical Care Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1111/nicc.70004

Qingwei Liu, Yuchen Zhang, Xin Chen, Bao Ding, Xiaojing Guo, Yubiao Gai

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Abstract

Background: Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is a prevalent condition among critically ill patients, significantly impacting their recuperation and overall quality of life.

Aim: To evaluate the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology in mitigating PICS symptoms, with the aim of informing clinical practice and nursing care.

Study design: This systematic review and meta-analysis searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, WanFang and Weepu databases through 5 April 2024. This study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the impact of VR on PICS. The risk of bias in included RCTs was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 software.

Results: A total of seven RCTs involving 538 critically ill patients met the inclusion criteria. VR intervention significantly reduced anxiety levels (I² = 14%, SMD = -0.19, 95% CI: -0.38 to -0.01, p = .04), depression levels (I² = 49%, SMD = -0.39, 95% CI: -0.69 to -0.08, p = .01), and the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (I² = 1%, SMD = -0.39, 95% CI: -0.69 to -0.09, p = .01). There was no significant effect on quality of life (I² = 1%, SMD = 0.18, 95% CI: -0.16 to 0.52, p = .31). No evidence of publication bias was identified (all p > .05). VR technology demonstrates potential in mitigating the symptomatology associated with PICS in critically ill patients.

Conclusions: The integration of VR technology within the critical care nursing toolkit holds promise as an innovative adjunct in the comprehensive care paradigm for critically ill patients.

Relevance to clinical practice: By leveraging the immersive and interactive capabilities of VR, it may be possible to mitigate the symptoms and sequelae associated with PICS.

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Nursing in Critical Care NURSING-

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6.00

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13.30%

发文量

109

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Nursing in Critical Care is an international peer-reviewed journal covering any aspect of critical care nursing practice, research, education or management. Critical care nursing is defined as the whole spectrum of skills, knowledge and attitudes utilised by practitioners in any setting where adults or children, and their families, are experiencing acute and critical illness. Such settings encompass general and specialist hospitals, and the community. Nursing in Critical Care covers the diverse specialities of critical care nursing including surgery, medicine, cardiac, renal, neurosciences, haematology, obstetrics, accident and emergency, neonatal nursing and paediatrics. Papers published in the journal normally fall into one of the following categories: -research reports -literature reviews -developments in practice, education or management -reflections on practice