Exploring healthcare providers' perceptions of virtual reality in lung cancer treatment preparedness: a mixed-methods feasibility study for the development of EveryBreathMatters.

ABSTRACT: This study examined healthcare providers' perceptions of the benefits, challenges, and design preferences for Virtual Reality (VR)-based interventions to support treatment preparedness in lung cancer care. Our study involves 50 surveys and 10 interview responses, in a mixed-method design. We conducted descriptive statistics and thematic analysis through a hybrid inductive-deductive approach. Analysis of the quantitative data helped us capture demographic characteristics, VR familiarity, and perceived VR usefulness. Qualitative analysis gave us a deeper understanding of the VR tool design and Implementation. Descriptive statistics and Fisher's exact tests were used to assess associations, while thematic analysis was conducted on interview transcripts. Only 28% of respondents were familiar w

SUBMITTER: Elkefi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12789609 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature