"Doc McStuffins: Doctor for a Day" Virtual Reality (DocVR) for Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety and Satisfaction: Pediatric Medical Technology Feasibility Study.
Jeffrey I GoldErin T AnnickArianna S LaneKatherine HoRyan T MartyJuan C EspinozaPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)
DocVR is a feasible and beneficial VR experience to relieve pediatric preoperative anxiety and improve satisfaction in the preoperative area. The VR experience resulted in a decrease in overall anxiety and an increase in overall positive affect during the preoperative time. Patients also responded positively to the game, confirming their interest in the content and affirming the quality of the DocVR experience. The positive response to the game indicates that DocVR has the potential to make the overall preoperative experience less anxiety-producing and more comfortable, which leads to improved patient satisfaction. Naturally, improved patient outcomes lead to improved caregiver and health care provider satisfaction.
Keyphrases
- virtual reality
- patients undergoing
- healthcare
- sleep quality
- patient satisfaction
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- primary care
- newly diagnosed
- prognostic factors
- depressive symptoms
- physical activity
- patient reported outcomes
- risk assessment
- young adults
- patient reported
- health insurance
- quality improvement
- social media