Hypnosis associated with 3D immersive virtual reality technology during bronchoscopy under local anesthesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients undergoing flexible bronchoscopy under local anesthesia usually experience anxiety before and during the procedure. Different non-pharmacological techniques, including music and hypnosis, are used to distract patients' attention, and to reduce anxiety. The new technique "virtual reality hypnosis (VRH)", defined as a hypnotic induction suggestion delivered by personalized virtual reality software, can generate a simulation of a lifelike environment. No study has described the use of VRH during bronchoscopy. The objective is to investigate the anxiety reducing effect and the satisfaction of patients, physicians, and nurses using VRH during bronchoscopy.

Methods

VRH was proposed to all patients who experienced anxiety before undergoing flexible bronchoscopy

SUBMITTER: Lachkar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9562512 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature