Virtual Reality for Patient Education about Hypertension: A Randomized Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension challenges arise in part from poor adherence due to inadequate patient education. VR offers immersive learning to improve hypertension knowledge.

Objective

To compare VR education with traditional verbal education to improve hypertension knowledge.

Methods

In this randomised trial, 182 patients with hypertension were assigned to receive either traditional physician-led education (n = 88) or VR education (n = 94) with equivalent content. The VR group experienced a 3D video using Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Knowledge was assessed post-intervention using a 29-item questionnaire. The primary outcome was the objective score. Subjective satisfaction and responder characteristics were secondary outcomes.

Results

Median objective scores were signif

SUBMITTER: Jiravska Godula B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10744175 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature