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Effect of Virtual Reality on Intraoperative Anxiety, Stress and Patient's Satisfaction Among Palestinian Patients Undergoing Regional Anesthesia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Meta Quest 2 VR headset for Perioperative Anxiety and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 150 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial was to investigate the effect of Virtual Reality (VR) on intraoperative anxiety, stress, and patient satisfaction among Palestinian patients undergoing regional anesthesia. The study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of VR as a non-pharmacological intervention during surgery. The main research hypotheses are: H0: There will be no significant difference in anxiety levels between patients who receive immersive VR during regional anesthesia and those who do not receive pre- and post-virtual reality therapy. H0: There will be no significant difference in perceived stress levels between patients who receive immersive VR during regional anesthesia and those who do not receive pre- and post-virtual reality therapy. H0: There will be no significant difference in satisfaction levels between patients who receive immersive VR during regional anesthesia and those who do not receive pre- and post-virtual reality therapy. Participants will: Receive either VR intervention or standard care during their surgery. Complete assessments of anxiety and stress before and after the procedure using validated scales. Provide feedback on their satisfaction levels post-operation using a Visual Analog Scale. Be monitored for hemodynamic parameters throughout the surgical process.
Study Details
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Interventions
The Meta Quest 2 VR headset with built-in headphones was used. Patients selected VR environments from a predefined list of five nature scenes (beach, forest, mountain, underwater, and meadow) with identical meditation audio tracks lasting 30 minutes each. Guided Meditation VR from Cubicle Ninjas (https://guidedmeditationvr.com/)featured 360-degree nature environments with standardized calming background music and guided meditation narration. VR was applied immediately after spinal anesthesia and before the surgical incision. Sessions lasted 30 minutes and were discontinued if the patient reported nausea, dizziness, or requested removal.