Virtual reality applications for chronic conditions management: A review

Background Virtual reality (VR) is a computer technology that simulates the real world to allow users to communicate with a similar but artificial environment. VR technologies can be used in pregnancy to help mothers gain a better understanding of this significant yet stressful event. The aim of this study was to find and summarize VR applications to help pregnant women during their pregnancy and delivery. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched on November 11th, 2020 to access relevant studies. The following data were extracted from the collected studies: first author’s name, year of publication, country, type of study, sample size, study objective, VR components (hardware and software), data gathering method, and study outcomes. Through a descriptive summary and analysis, the results eventually presented. Results Nine studies were included in this study. Four studies (44.5%) had used VR technology to reduce the anxiety of pregnant women, four studies (44.5%) had applied VR for decreasing delivery pain, and one study (11%) used VR for exercise trainings. Five studies (56%) used VR headsets and three studies (33.5%) used VR glasses. Most studies showed that VR was a useful method to be used for different purposes in both pregnancy and delivery (n = 8, 89%). Conclusion The use of VR technology for pregnancy has been increasing in recent years. This technology has different applications in pregnancy, from reducing anxiety and pain to exercise training. However, more studies are required to reach a general common understanding about the efficacy of VR during pregnancy and delivery.

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Virtual reality applications to assist pregnant women: a scoping review

Hajesmaeel-Gohari

Sarpourian

Shafiei

2021

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“… [16] Studies show that burn and wound treatment, needles/cannulation, dental operations, perioperative pain, and impact management have all been well-represented in VR pain research since its inception. [17] , [18] , [19] , [20] , [21] The cost-effectiveness of larger-scale VR installation is also gaining traction. [22] .…”

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Effect of audio-visual therapy on pain and anxiety in labor: A randomized controlled trial

Mahalan,

Smitha

2023

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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“…Virtual reality (VR) is defined as a computer-generated environment that users interact with using headsets. VR was first developed in the 1960s and since then, applications of this technology have expanded to include gaming, entertainment, education and training (Hajesmaeel Gohari et al 2019, Samadbeik et al 2018, Siu et al 2016). It has gradually been adopted and applied in the medical field.…”

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Virtual reality may reduce anxiety and enhance surgical experience during wide-awake local anaesthesia no tourniquet surgery: A report of two cases

Krish

Immerman

Kinjo

2021

Journal of Perioperative Practice

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Virtual reality is an immersive experience that has been gaining acceptance in the field of medicine as a tool for reducing patient anxiety. We recently observed the effectiveness of this technology in wide-awake local anaesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) surgeries. Here we report two cases of patients who used a virtual reality device during hand surgery using the WALANT technique. Both patients reported that the use of VR technology reduced their anxiety and improved their overall experience during surgery. This case report highlights the novel use of virtual reality during hand surgeries where the patients were awake. Based on these two cases, virtual reality may have the potential to reduce anxiety during the perioperative period and enhance a patient’s overall experience in WALANT surgeries.

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Virtual reality applications for chronic conditions management: A review

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Virtual reality applications to assist pregnant women: a scoping review

Virtual reality applications to assist pregnant women: a scoping review

Effect of audio-visual therapy on pain and anxiety in labor: A randomized controlled trial

Virtual reality may reduce anxiety and enhance surgical experience during wide-awake local anaesthesia no tourniquet surgery: A report of two cases

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