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Improving the Patient Experience During Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration (BMBA): Do Interventions Decrease Distress and Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Virtual reality and Environmental changes for Bone Marrow Cancer and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study seeks to determine if patients undergoing a bone marrow biopsy/aspiration (BMBA) procedure who receive distraction techniques have lower levels of distress and pain, and higher post-procedure satisfaction, compared to those receiving standard-of-care. Intervention 1 is guided meditation in a virtual reality (VR) headset. Intervention 2 is comprised of environmental changes to the room (via nature-themed decals) and music.
Study Details
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Interventions
Patients will be provided with a wireless virtual reality headset that contains a guided meditation application. The application allows users to select their preferred music, visual setting, and a topic for meditation.
A nature themed wall mural decal will be installed in the procedure room and the in-room computer will play music from Pandora. A selection of suggested stations will be provided, with the option for outside selections.