SafeSpace: what is the feasibility and acceptability of a codesigned virtual reality intervention, incorporating compassionate mind training, to support people undergoing cancer treatment in a clinical setting?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The SafeSpace study codesigned and tested a virtual reality (VR) intervention, incorporating relaxation and compassionate mind training to determine acceptability/feasibility in an oncology setting and evaluate impact on physical/psychological well-being and quality of life.

Design

A two-phase study. Phase I determined key characteristics using an experienced-based codesign approach. Phase II evaluated the intervention using various measures and qualitative interviews in a mixed methods approach. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse measures data and framework analysis to analyse interviews.

Setting

A specialist cancer centre, UK.

Participants

11 in phase I and 21 in phase II. Participants were in cancer treatment, recovery or palliative care.

SUBMITTER: O'Gara G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8845220 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature