癌症护理中的虚拟现实技术:增强患者和护理人员对化疗的了解并减轻其焦虑感

3区 综合性期刊 Q1 Medicine
Melissa K. Thomas, Abolfazl (Abel) Jarrahi, Lauren Dennie, Sam Scott, Ted Lau, Annika Johnson
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虚拟现实(VR)技术已从娱乐发展到医疗保健和教育领域的重要应用。尽管潜力巨大,但有关 VR 在癌症治疗中的作用的研究却十分有限。本研究调查了 VR 模拟化疗过程的能力,旨在增强患者对化疗的了解,减轻与化疗相关的焦虑。本研究采用双臂、前/后调查混合方法设计,测量了患者在接触 VR 模拟前后的焦虑和知识变化。参与者(n = 267)参与了描述化疗过程的 VR 模拟或交互式 360 度视频。数据分析显示,接触 VR 内容后,化疗知识的中位数明显增加(z = 12.511,p < 0.001)。人口统计学因素极大地影响了对 VR 真实性和实用性的看法(p < 0.05)。此外,接触 VR 与焦虑水平的降低和治疗预期的改善相关(p < 0.05)。了解化疗后得分较高的参与者认为 VR 是控制化疗焦虑的有用工具,并推荐将 VR 用于其他医疗程序(p < 0.001)。这些发现强调了 VR 技术作为癌症治疗的重要工具的潜力,表明它可以加强对患者的教育,减少焦虑,从而改善患者在癌症治疗期间的预后。
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Virtual Reality in Cancer Care: Enhancing Knowledge and Reducing Anxiety about Chemotherapy among Patients and Caregivers
Virtual reality (VR) technology has evolved from entertainment to significant applications in healthcare and education. Despite its potential, there is limited research on the role of VR in cancer care. This study investigates VR’s ability to simulate the chemotherapy process, aiming to enhance patients’ knowledge and mitigate anxiety associated with chemotherapy. Utilizing a two-arm, mixed-methods pre/post-survey design, the study measured changes in patients’ anxiety and knowledge before and after exposure to a VR simulation. Participants (n = 267) engaged with VR simulations or interactive 360-degree videos depicting the chemotherapy process. Data analyses revealed a significant median increase in chemotherapy knowledge post-exposure to the VR content (z = 12.511, p < 0.001). Demographic factSors significantly influenced perceptions of VR realism and usefulness (p < 0.05). Additionally, VR exposure was correlated with reduced anxiety levels and improved treatment expectations (p < 0.05). Participants with higher post-understanding chemotherapy scores considered VR a useful tool for managing anxiety about chemotherapy and recommended VR for other medical procedures (p < 0.001). These findings underscore VR technology’s potential as a valuable tool in cancer treatment, suggesting it can enhance patient education and reduce anxiety, thereby improving patient outcomes during cancer therapy.
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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期刊介绍: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) (ISSN 1660-4601) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles, critical reviews, research notes, and short communications in the interdisciplinary area of environmental health sciences and public health. It links several scientific disciplines including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, computer science, ecology, engineering, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, oncology, pathology, pharmacology, and toxicology, in an integrated fashion, to address critical issues related to environmental quality and public health. Therefore, IJERPH focuses on the publication of scientific and technical information on the impacts of natural phenomena and anthropogenic factors on the quality of our environment, the interrelationships between environmental health and the quality of life, as well as the socio-cultural, political, economic, and legal considerations related to environmental stewardship and public health. The 2018 IJERPH Outstanding Reviewer Award has been launched! This award acknowledge those who have generously dedicated their time to review manuscripts submitted to IJERPH. See full details at http://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph/awards.
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