Pneumology
Indications
DURING AN INTERVENTION
- Drainage
- Exsufllation
- Symphyseal pleura
- Perfusion treatment
- Surgery
- Lung transplantation
- Interventional endoscopies
BEFORE/AFTER AN INTERVENTION
- To reduce the anxiety and pain of the patient (and carer)
- To minimise the potential negative effects of the upcoming procedure
- To favour, if possible, a loco-regional rather than a general anaesthetic
- To accelerate the patient's recovery
- To reduce the intensity of symptoms encountered in the intensive care unit (discomfort, pain, anxiety, insomnia etc)
Clinical study
Clinical study
| -11% | -24% | -20% |
|---|---|---|
| STRESS | DEPRESSION | ANXIETY |
Evaluation of the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality therapy as a method of supporting pulmonary rehabilitation, Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Sebastian R. et al.
Results: Analysis of the results showed a reduction in stress levels only in the VR group (p < 0.0069). Symptoms of depression (p < 0.001) and anxiety (p < 0.0009) were also statistically significantly reduced only in the VR group. Thus, pulmonary rehabilitation with immersive VR therapy has many benefits, including improved mood and reduced anxiety and stress in COPD patients. N=50
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