The Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction Intervention on Pain, Anxiety, and Vital Signs of Oncology Patients Undergoing Port Catheter Implantation: A Randomized Controlled Study

Menekli, Tuğba; Yaprak, Bülent; Doğan, Runida

doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2022.03.004

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“…In recent years, VR has become popular in clinical research studies and used in the cancer field [ 7 , 16 , 17 ]. VR is a distraction intervention that can relieve symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, nausea, and others [ 18 ]. Most studies have shown that VR can play an essential role in patients’ empowerment and education, rehabilitation, management of cancer-related symptoms, psychiatric disorders, and side effects from treatment [ 7 , 9 , 11 , 19 – 21 ].…”

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Opportunities and challenges of virtual reality-based interventions for patients with breast cancer: a systematic review

Yazdipour

Saeedi

Bostan

et al. 2023

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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Background Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed worldwide and the second leading cause of death among women. Virtual reality (VR) has many opportunities and challenges for breast cancer patients' rehabilitation and symptom management. The purpose of this systematic review is to look into the benefits and drawbacks of VR interventions for breast cancer patients. Methods A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE, and the Cochrane Library, from inception until February 6, 2022. The inclusion criteria were: (1) original studies without restriction in study design; (2) a study population consisting of patients with breast cancer; (3) any type of VR-based interventions (immersive and non-immersive); and (5) studies published in English. To assess the risk of bias, the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) Tool was used. Results Eighteen articles were included in this systematic review. The result showed that VR could provide many opportunities for patients with breast cancer, including reducing anxiety, time perception, pain, fatigue, chemotherapy-related symptom distress levels, and depression severity, as well as improvement in the range of motion, strength, and function. Cybersickness symptoms, the weight of headsets and helmets, the quality of the visual image, and the cost of the equipment are some of the challenges in using this technology on these patients. Conclusions The systematic review showed that VR interventions have opportunities and challenges for patients with breast cancer. VR can be effective for rehabilitation and symptom management and is used in different stages of treatment to improve the condition of patients with breast cancer. However, before using it, the researcher should consider its challenges.

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Opportunities and challenges of virtual reality-based interventions for patients with breast cancer: a systematic review

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Bostan

et al. 2023

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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“…Most of the studies were related to breast, lung, and pediatric cancer types treated with chemotherapy 2,3,6,23,26,27 . The study designs were randomized controlled trials, reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses 2,9,10,33 . Studies have found that VR is used as a distracting method in coping with symptoms such as fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting, and pain experienced by patients during the chemotherapy treatment process 2,4,10,23,25 .…”

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“…2,3,6,23,26,27 The study designs were randomized controlled trials, reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. 2,9,10,33 Studies have found that VR is used as a distracting method in coping with symptoms such as fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting, and pain experienced by patients during the chemotherapy treatment process. 2,4,10,23,25 When the results from the included studies were examined, it was found that VR is a useful, technological, practical, and comfortable application, and it strengthens the self-efficacy and self-management levels of the patients.…”

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“…7,8 In addition, it provides an exciting virtual experience by reviving patients' reactions and perceptions. 9,10 Therefore, VR is an important technological instrument that can be used to reduce negative experiences in patients with cancer. 7,11 Many studies have been conducted in the field of nursing to evaluate the effectiveness of VR in patients with cancer.…”

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“…Virtual reality serves as an application that helps patients with cancer concentrate on the virtual world and reduce unpleasant stimuli with distraction techniques 7,8 . In addition, it provides an exciting virtual experience by reviving patients' reactions and perceptions 9,10 . Therefore, VR is an important technological instrument that can be used to reduce negative experiences in patients with cancer 7,11 …”

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Research Trends and Highlights Toward Virtual Reality in Patients With Cancer

Sezgin,

Bektas

2024

CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing

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This retrospective bibliometric analysis was conducted to explore research trends and identify studies in fields of nursing, virtual reality, and cancer. Data were obtained from the Web of Science database using an advanced search strategy. The study data were analyzed using the R Studio software and visualized using VOSviewer. A total of 594 studies were retrieved and analyzed from January 1995 to December 2021. It was determined that 59.4% of the studies were research articles and that these studies had been conducted by 2771 authors. The reviewed studies were produced by researchers from 25 countries and were published in 29 different journals. Of these, 169 were conducted by researchers in the United States. “Virtual reality” and “nursing” were found to be prominent topics. Studies on virtual reality in patients with cancer in the field of nursing have increased over the past 8 years. Researchers have actively conducted studies in this field. Prominent studies have covered various patients with cancer in all age groups and palliative care processes. It was seen that the majority of the studies were randomized controlled trials, reviews, and systematic reviews. In addition, studies have used virtual reality as a distraction method in the management of symptoms in patients with breast, lung, and pediatric cancers undergoing chemotherapy treatment. This study provides a detailed and up-to-date analysis of the findings obtained from the Web of Science database by emphasizing bibliometric models of virtual reality technologies in nursing patients with cancer. We believe that the current data on the use of virtual reality applications in patients with cancer will guide the clinical practice and scientific studies of healthcare professionals.

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A systematic review of wearable biosensor usage in immersive virtual reality experiences

Guillen-Sanz,

Checa,

Miguel-Alonso

et al. 2024

Virtual Reality

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Wearable biosensors are increasingly incorporated in immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) applications. A trend that is attributed to the availability of better quality, less costly, and easier-to-use devices. However, consensus is yet to emerge over the most optimal combinations. In this review, the aim is to clarify the best examples of biosensor usage in combination with iVR applications. The high number of papers in the review (560) were classified into the following seven fields of application: psychology, medicine, sports, education, ergonomics, military, and tourism and marketing. The use of each type of wearable biosensor and Head-Mounted Display was analyzed for each field of application. Then, the development of the iVR application is analyzed according to its goals, user interaction levels, and the possibility of adapting the iVR environment to biosensor feedback. Finally, the evaluation of the iVR experience was studied, considering such issues as sample size, the presence of a control group, and post-assessment routines. A working method through which the most common solutions, the best practices, and the most promising trends in biofeedback-based iVR applications were identified for each field of application. Besides, guidelines oriented towards good practice are proposed for the development of future iVR with biofeedback applications. The results of this review suggest that the use of biosensors within iVR environments need to be standardized in some fields of application, especially when considering the adaptation of the iVR experience to real-time biosignals to improve user performance.

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The Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction Intervention on Pain, Anxiety, and Vital Signs of Oncology Patients Undergoing Port Catheter Implantation: A Randomized Controlled Study

Cited by 15 publications

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Opportunities and challenges of virtual reality-based interventions for patients with breast cancer: a systematic review

Opportunities and challenges of virtual reality-based interventions for patients with breast cancer: a systematic review

Research Trends and Highlights Toward Virtual Reality in Patients With Cancer

A systematic review of wearable biosensor usage in immersive virtual reality experiences

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