Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality With Savoring to Promote the Well-Being of Patients With Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are widespread pathologies that cause nonreversible airflow limitations as well as extrapulmonary adverse effects. These pathologies are related to frequent hospitalizations and consequently high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. In this respect, immersive virtual reality (IVR) relaxation integrated with savoring, which is the ability to generate and amplify positive emotions, can enhance well-being and relaxation in patients with CRDs.

Objective

This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a 2-week IVR-based relaxation intervention integrated with savoring in patients with CRDs for increasing emotional and psychological well-being, positive emotions, relaxation, and peripheral oxygen

SUBMITTER: Pancini E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12456846 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature