Pre-procedural virtual reality education reduces anxiety in patients undergoing atrial septal closure – Results from a randomized trial

Pre-procedural virtual reality education reduces anxiety in patients undergoing atrial septal closure – Results from a randomized trial

Background: Patients undergoing invasive cardiothoracic procedures are prone for pre-procedural anxiety and depression. Patient education is known to reduce anxiety. This study was performed to assess the effect of Virtual Reality (VR) as a means to educate patients to reduce pre-procedural anxiety...

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Main Authors: Marinka D. Oudkerk Pool, Jean-Luc Q. Hooglugt, Anke J. Kraaijeveld, Barbara J.M. Mulder, Robbert J. de Winter, Marlies P. Schijven, Daniëlle Robbers-Visser, S. Matthijs Boekholdt, Berto J. Bouma, Michiel M. Winter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease
Subjects:
Virtual reality
Patent foramen ovale
Atrial septal defect
Patient education
Congenital heart disease
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666668522000155

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