The use of pre-operative virtual reality to reduce anxiety in women undergoing gynecological surgeries: a prospective cohort study

The use of pre-operative virtual reality to reduce anxiety in women undergoing gynecological surgeries: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Pre-operative anxiety is common and is associated with negative surgical outcomes. Virtual reality (VR) is a promising new technology that offers opportunities to modulate patient experience and cognition and has been shown to be associated with lower levels of anxiety. In this s...

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Main Authors: Jason Ju In Chan, Cheng Teng Yeam, Hwei Min Kee, Chin Wen Tan, Rehena Sultana, Alex Tiong Heng Sia, Ban Leong Sng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Virtual reality
Preoperative anxiety
Patient satisfaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-020-01177-6

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