Enhancing Men's Awareness of Testicular Diseases (E-MAT) using virtual reality: A randomised pilot feasibility study and mixed method process evaluation.
Mohamad M SaabMegan McCarthyMartin P DavorenFrances ShielyJanas M HarringtonGillian W ShorterDavid MurphyBilly O'MahonyEoghan CookeAileen MurphyAnn KirbyMichael J RovitoSteve RobertsonSerena FitzGeraldAlan O'ConnorMícheál O'RiordanJosephine HegartyDarren DahlyPublished in: PloS one (2024)
Findings are promising, highlighting the feasibility of using VR to promote young athletes' awareness of testicular diseases. Considering the strengths, limitations, and lessons learned from this study, some modifications are required prior to conducing an RCT. These include but are not limited to shortening survey questions, incorporating more interactivity and visual content, and targeting more heterogenous male-dominated environments.