A randomised pilot trial of virtual reality-based relaxation for enhancement of perioperative well-being, mood and quality of life

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A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment can trigger distress, negatively impact coping resources, and affect well-being as well as quality of life. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate feasibility and clinical effects of a VR intervention on quality of life, well-being and mood in cancer patients undergoing surgery compared to a non-VR intervention and a control group. 54 patients with colorectal cancer or liver metastases from colorectal cancer undergoing elective curatively intended surgery were recruited and randomised to one of two intervention groups or a control group receiving standard treatment. Participants assigned to one of the intervention groups either received a VR-based intervention twice daily or listened to music twice daily. Adherence to the intervention was 64.6% in the music group and 81.6% in the VR group. The VR intervention significantly reduced heart rate (- 1.2 bpm; 95% CI - 2.24 to - 0.22; p = 0.02) and respiratory rate (- 0.7 brpm; 95% CI - 1.08 to - 0.25; p = 0.01). Self-reported overall mood improved in both groups (VR: + 0.79 pts; 95% CI 0.37-1.21; p = 0.001; music: + 0.59 pts; 95% CI 0.22-0.97; p = 0.004). There was no difference in quality of life between the three groups. Both interventions groups reported changes in feelings. Adherence rates favoured the VR intervention over the music group. Observed clinical outcomes showed stronger intragroup effects on mood, feelings, and vital signs in the VR group. The study demonstrated feasibility of a VR intervention in cancer patients undergoing surgery and should encourage further research investigating the potential of VR interventions to positively influence well-being and mood in cancer patients.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

Enthalten in:

Scientific reports - 12(2022), 1 vom: 14. Juli, Seite 12067

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Schrempf, Matthias C [VerfasserIn]
Petzold, Julian [VerfasserIn]
Petersen, Morten Aa [VerfasserIn]
Arndt, Tim Tobias [VerfasserIn]
Schiele, Stefan [VerfasserIn]
Vachon, Hugo [VerfasserIn]
Vlasenko, Dmytro [VerfasserIn]
Wolf, Sebastian [VerfasserIn]
Anthuber, Matthias [VerfasserIn]
Müller, Gernot [VerfasserIn]
Sommer, Florian [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Date Completed 18.07.2022

Date Revised 22.09.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1038/s41598-022-16270-8

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM343562421