Feasibility of a virtual reality intervention in the intensive care unit.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium prevention requires optimal management of pain and anxiety. Given the limitations of current pharmacologic interventions, evaluation of novel non-pharmacological interventions is required. Virtual reality (VR) stimulation may be a promising intervention because of its capability to reduce psychophysiological stress, pain, and anxiety and to restore cognitive and attentional capacities.

Objective

To ascertain patients' and providers' perceptions of acceptability and safety of VR intervention in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Methods

We enrolled a cohort of 15 ICU patients and 21 health care providers to administer a 15-minute session showing a relaxing beach scene with VR headsets and nature sound effects. Participants were then asked to rate their

SUBMITTER: Jawed YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10266374 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature