Cody C Stansel, Alexander R McLeod, Shubham Gulati, Catherine H Ivory, Mary S Dietrich, Heather N Murray, Nathan Zhang, Krish Shah, Hari U Patel, Kristin B Pegram, Wendy Howell
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Abstract
Background: Virtual reality (VR) is a useful therapeutic tool in various patient populations. Patients with cancer may benefit from VR during chemotherapy to address concerns like negative affect, stress, and physical side effects.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of VR on pain, stress, and affect in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy.
Methods: Ninety patients were randomized into control and study groups. The study group received a 12-minute VR session while undergoing chemotherapy. Participants took surveys measuring stress, pain, affect, cybersickness, and satisfaction, and heart rates were measured before and halfway through.
Findings: There were statistically significant decreases in stress and pain among patients using VR. Positive affect was significantly elevated, and negative affect was significantly reduced. Heart rate measurements indicated reduced stress. Most patients reported high satisfaction with VR and experienced no feelings of cybersickness.
期刊介绍：
The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) is an official publication of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and is directed to the practicing nurse specializing in the care of patients with an actual or potential diagnosis of cancer. CJON is a vehicle to promote the mission of ONS, which is to advance excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The CJON mission is twofold: to provide practical information necessary to care for patients and their families across the cancer continuum and to develop publication skills in oncology nurses.
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