A pilot study to determine if the use of a virtual reality education module reduces anxiety and increases comprehension in patients receiving radiation therapy

Marquess, Matthew; Johnston, Shirley Pinegar; Williams, Noelle L.; Giordano, Carolyn; Leiby, Benjamin E.; Hurwitz, Mark; Dicker, Adam P.; Den, Robert B.

doi:10.1007/s13566-017-0298-3

Cited by 45 publications

(38 citation statements)

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Thomas, Daly, Perryman, and Stockton () claim that preparatory videos reduce treatment anxiety in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy; however, Benyamini () report that tours can be problematic, as it is challenging to control what patients are exposed to. More recently, the use of virtual reality to prepare patients for radiation therapy has been piloted in Europe and the UK (in quasi‐experimental studies), with promising results in prostate cancer patient samples (Marquess et al, ; Stewart‐Lord, Brown, Noor, Cook, & Jallow, ). Future research investigating the efficacy of video and virtual reality interventions for reducing mask anxiety in HNC patients preparing for radiation therapy may prove beneficial.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring head and neck cancer patients’ experiences with radiation therapy immobilisation masks: A qualitative study

et al. 2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients commonly undergo radiation therapy requiring immobilisation by a mask. Some find the mask distressing, and this can disrupt treatment sessions. This study aimed to explore the patient experience of immobilisation masks in the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) context, to guide possible intervention. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with HNC patients who had completed radiation therapy, recruited via hospitals and social media. Interviews continued until data saturation; then, three further interviews were conducted for member‐checking purposes. Qualitative methodology with thematic analysis was used to identify themes in the data. Results Twenty HNC survivors participated in interviews, and seven themes were identified: information received by participants, potential predictors of mask anxiety, participant reactions to the mask, trajectories of mask anxiety, supportive behaviour and communication of health professionals, coping with the mask, and thoughts and feelings about the mask. Conclusions Participant experiences of the immobilisation mask were diverse. The findings fit with Lazarus and Folkman's (Stress, appraisal, and coping. New York, NY: Springer Pub. Co) transactional model of stress and coping, as participants appeared to make cognitive appraisals of the mask and their coping abilities throughout treatment, resulting in varied levels of mask‐related distress. Complex intervention is recommended to reduce mask anxiety in HNC patients across ANZ.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring head and neck cancer patients’ experiences with radiation therapy immobilisation masks: A qualitative study

et al. 2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In one study, VERT education sessions were conducted using each individual patient's RT treatment plan. All other studies employed a relevant, but generic patient CT data set …”

Section: Current Evidence For Patient Education Using Vertmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…VERT provides a combination of graphics, sensory technology and a physical hand‐held pendant which enables users to interact actively with the artificial, computer generated environment . The introduction of VERT into patient education offers clinical and academic educators an innovative way to demonstrate RT information …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…7 The introduction of VERT into patient education offers clinical and academic educators an innovative way to demonstrate RT information. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] Current Evidence For Patient Education Using VERT Current evidence demonstrates a range of VERT-based intervention methods. Learner groups and measures of outcomes have been developed within or for local cancer care centre resources and patient education needs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…All other studies employed a relevant, but generic patient CT data set. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15] In terms of evaluation outcomes, patient knowledge and satisfaction were the most commonly explored outcomes. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] Patients' satisfaction with the education intervention was often measured using non-validated, study-specific instruments or interviews, reducing the ability to compare results between different studies.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Radiation therapy patient education using VERT: combination of technology with human care

Jimenez

Lewis

2018

J of Medical Radiation Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) system is a recently available tool for radiation therapy education. The majority of research regarding VERT‐based education is focused on students, with a growing area of research being VERT's role in patient education. Because large differences in educational requirements exist between students and patients, focused resources and subsequent evaluations are necessary to provide solid justification for the unique benefits and challenges posed by VERT in a patient education context. This commentary article examines VERT's role in patient education, with a focus on salient visual features, VERT's ability to address some of the spatial challenges associated with RT patient education and how to combine technology with human care.

show abstract

Development and validation of a cost‐effective virtual reality educational tool to reduce anxiety and improve set‐up accuracy in radiotherapy patients

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

A pilot study to determine if the use of a virtual reality education module reduces anxiety and increases comprehension in patients receiving radiation therapy

Cited by 45 publications

References 10 publications

Exploring head and neck cancer patients’ experiences with radiation therapy immobilisation masks: A qualitative study

Exploring head and neck cancer patients’ experiences with radiation therapy immobilisation masks: A qualitative study

Radiation therapy patient education using VERT: combination of technology with human care

Development and validation of a cost‐effective virtual reality educational tool to reduce anxiety and improve set‐up accuracy in radiotherapy patients

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About