Effect of using virtual reality on fatigue and mental workload as key determinants of perceived stress in neonatal intensive care staff: A randomized controlled trial feasibility study and protocol DOI Creative Commons
Saumil Desai, Gayatri Athalye‐Jape,

Sharon A. Bottcher

et al.

Nursing in Critical Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(2)

Published: Feb. 23, 2025

Health care professionals (HCPs) in neonatal intensive units (NICUs) are prone to significant stress, leading deleterious mental health effects. Recently, some studies have explored virtual reality (VR) immersion experience mitigate these risks. However, vary clinical settings, design and parameters. To report on the safety feasibility of VR busy tertiary NICU HCPs. Ten eligible HCPs without photosensitive epilepsy or cardiopulmonary disease participated. Participants underwent (intervention arm; maximum 15 min/session 1 session/shift) during breaktimes three consecutive shifts. They a washout period, after which they completed 3 sessions as routine breaks (control arm) experience. pre-post break stress survey questionnaires both arms. Analyses comprised data from 28 27 control arm (nine participants arms one participant session intervention only). All were 'really liked' (60.7%) 'liked' (39.3%). As far usage devices concerned, majority deemed be easy' (25%) 'easy' (57.14%). Quality environments reported 'Excellent' (28.6%) 'good' (60.71%) sessions. Experience chosen (46.42%) (50%). Most importantly, impact enhancing was 'Yes, lot' bit' (39.28%) most 'very minor' side effects sessions, none requiring any therapeutic interventions. Rest 'no' is safe feasible NICU. Future recommendations would compare with other well-being measures staff. Virtual could utilized for reduction

Language: Английский

Effect of using virtual reality on fatigue and mental workload as key determinants of perceived stress in neonatal intensive care staff: A randomized controlled trial feasibility study and protocol DOI Creative Commons
Saumil Desai, Gayatri Athalye‐Jape,

Sharon A. Bottcher

et al.

Nursing in Critical Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(2)

Published: Feb. 23, 2025

Health care professionals (HCPs) in neonatal intensive units (NICUs) are prone to significant stress, leading deleterious mental health effects. Recently, some studies have explored virtual reality (VR) immersion experience mitigate these risks. However, vary clinical settings, design and parameters. To report on the safety feasibility of VR busy tertiary NICU HCPs. Ten eligible HCPs without photosensitive epilepsy or cardiopulmonary disease participated. Participants underwent (intervention arm; maximum 15 min/session 1 session/shift) during breaktimes three consecutive shifts. They a washout period, after which they completed 3 sessions as routine breaks (control arm) experience. pre-post break stress survey questionnaires both arms. Analyses comprised data from 28 27 control arm (nine participants arms one participant session intervention only). All were 'really liked' (60.7%) 'liked' (39.3%). As far usage devices concerned, majority deemed be easy' (25%) 'easy' (57.14%). Quality environments reported 'Excellent' (28.6%) 'good' (60.71%) sessions. Experience chosen (46.42%) (50%). Most importantly, impact enhancing was 'Yes, lot' bit' (39.28%) most 'very minor' side effects sessions, none requiring any therapeutic interventions. Rest 'no' is safe feasible NICU. Future recommendations would compare with other well-being measures staff. Virtual could utilized for reduction

Language: Английский

Citations

1